The Dalles, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The The Dalles Police Department serves the city of The Dalles, OR in Wasco County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 688 violent crimes and 2,790 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.0 per 100k residents, which is 58.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 270.5 per 100k, 65.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 AAnnual Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents688 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate270.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,790 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate188.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,041 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.0 | A | 688 | 106.2 | -58.5% |
| Property Crime | 270.5 | F | 2790 | 163.6 | +65.3% |
| Robbery | 6.3 | C | 48 | 5.8 | +8.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.6 | A | 135 | 22.3 | -43.5% |
| Burglary | 50.3 | F | 409 | 24.0 | +109.4% |
| Larceny | 188.7 | F | 2041 | 116.4 | +62.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.4 | D | 313 | 22.2 | +41.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River | 24 miles | A 23.9 | D 227.0 | Violent: 45.7% lower Property: 16.1% lower |
| Sandy | 54 miles | A 38.2 | B 145.0 | Violent: 13.3% lower Property: 46.4% lower |
| Molalla | 58 miles | B 88.8 | A 98.7 | Violent: 101.7% higher Property: 63.5% lower |
| Oregon City | 58 miles | A 40.4 | B 110.5 | Violent: 8.2% lower Property: 59.2% lower |
| Gresham | 61 miles | B 86.2 | D 246.8 | Violent: 95.8% higher Property: 8.8% lower |