Seaside, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Seaside Police Department serves the city of Seaside, OR in Clatsop County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 639 violent crimes and 1,647 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.5 per 100k residents, which is 22.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 467.4 per 100k, 185.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. 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 Rate82.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents639 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate467.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,647 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate96.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate329.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,431 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.5 | B | 639 | 106.2 | -22.4% |
| Property Crime | 467.4 | F | 1647 | 163.6 | +185.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.5 | D | 96 | 22.3 | +23.5% |
| Burglary | 96.2 | F | 128 | 24.0 | +300.4% |
| Larceny | 329.9 | F | 1431 | 116.4 | +183.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 41.2 | F | 68 | 22.2 | +86.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearhart | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 52.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.7% lower |
| Warrenton | 11 miles | C 125.1 | F 516.0 | Violent: 51.7% higher Property: 10.4% higher |
| Cannon Beach | 11 miles | A 65.3 | F 326.6 | Violent: 20.8% lower Property: 30.1% lower |
| Astoria | 15 miles | A 68.8 | B 137.6 | Violent: 16.6% lower Property: 70.6% lower |
| Vernonia | 36 miles | B 82.1 | A 82.1 | Violent: 0.4% lower Property: 82.4% lower |