Myrtle Creek, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Myrtle Creek Police Department serves the city of Myrtle Creek, OR in Douglas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 157 violent crimes and 546 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.4 per 100k residents, which is 73.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 256.0 per 100k, 56.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.4 | A | 157 | 106.2 | -73.2% |
| Property Crime | 256.0 | D | 546 | 163.6 | +56.5% |
| Burglary | 28.4 | C | 77 | 24.0 | +18.4% |
| Larceny | 170.7 | D | 403 | 116.4 | +46.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 56.9 | F | 62 | 22.2 | +156.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherlin | 0 miles | B 80.6 | A 92.1 | Violent: 183.4% higher Property: 64.0% lower |
| Winston | 0 miles | F 210.7 | F 280.9 | Violent: 640.9% higher Property: 9.8% higher |
| Roseburg | 11 miles | F 254.8 | F 459.4 | Violent: 795.9% higher Property: 79.5% higher |
| Cottage Grove | 36 miles | B 74.3 | C 185.8 | Violent: 161.3% higher Property: 27.4% lower |
| Florence | 46 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 128.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 49.9% lower |