Monmouth, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Monmouth Police Department serves the city of Monmouth, OR in Polk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 349 violent crimes and 695 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.5 per 100k residents, which is 33.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.5 per 100k, 56.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents349 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents695 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents582 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.5 | B | 349 | 106.2 | -33.6% |
| Property Crime | 70.5 | A | 695 | 163.6 | -56.9% |
| Larceny | 61.7 | A | 582 | 116.4 | -47.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.8 | A | 53 | 22.2 | -60.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 6 miles | B 78.8 | A 84.5 | Violent: 11.8% higher Property: 19.8% higher |
| Independence | 9 miles | A 57.8 | A 77.0 | Violent: 18.1% lower Property: 9.2% higher |
| Stayton | 22 miles | A 49.0 | C 159.2 | Violent: 30.6% lower Property: 125.7% higher |
| Silverton | 25 miles | A 9.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 86.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Mcminnville | 25 miles | A 57.9 | B 141.8 | Violent: 17.9% lower Property: 101.0% higher |