St. Helens, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Helens Police Department serves the city of St. Helens, OR in Columbia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 516 violent crimes and 841 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.1 per 100k residents, which is 61.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.3 per 100k, 24.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 ARobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.1 | A | 516 | 106.2 | -61.3% |
| Property Crime | 123.3 | B | 841 | 163.6 | -24.7% |
| Robbery | 6.8 | C | 10 | 5.8 | +17.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.7 | A | 153 | 22.3 | -38.4% |
| Burglary | 20.5 | B | 168 | 24.0 | -14.5% |
| Larceny | 95.9 | B | 529 | 116.4 | -17.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 133 | 22.2 | -69.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scappoose | 8 miles | A 36.0 | B 108.0 | Violent: 12.4% lower Property: 12.4% lower |
| Rainier | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 261.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 111.7% higher |
| Columbia City | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Vernonia | 19 miles | B 82.1 | A 82.1 | Violent: 99.8% higher Property: 33.4% lower |
| Hillsboro | 25 miles | B 81.9 | F 287.6 | Violent: 99.3% higher Property: 133.3% higher |