Vernonia, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Vernonia Police Department serves the city of Vernonia, OR in Columbia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 32 violent crimes and 55 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.1 per 100k residents, which is 22.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.1 per 100k, 49.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.1 | B | 32 | 106.2 | -22.7% |
| Property Crime | 82.1 | A | 55 | 163.6 | -49.8% |
| Burglary | 41.0 | F | 8 | 24.0 | +70.8% |
| Larceny | 41.0 | A | 39 | 116.4 | -64.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 261.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 217.9% higher |
| Columbia City | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Scappoose | 17 miles | A 36.0 | B 108.0 | Violent: 56.2% lower Property: 31.5% higher |
| St. Helens | 19 miles | A 41.1 | B 123.3 | Violent: 50.0% lower Property: 50.1% higher |
| Beaverton | 22 miles | A 44.4 | D 203.4 | Violent: 45.9% lower Property: 147.8% higher |