West Linn, OR Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The West Linn Police Department serves the city of West Linn, OR in Clackamas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 350 violent crimes and 1,480 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.7 per 100k residents, which is 82.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.7 per 100k, 70.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 A
Annual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents350 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate48.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,480 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,157 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime18.7A350106.2-82.4%
Property Crime48.7A1480163.6-70.3%
Aggravated Assault3.7A4822.3-83.2%
Burglary7.5A18524.0-68.8%
Larceny41.2A1157116.4-64.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 3
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Gladstone 2 miles
B 92.3
C 159.5
Violent: 393.3% higher
Property: 227.8% higher
Milwaukie 6 miles
A 46.5
A 79.1
Violent: 148.6% higher
Property: 62.5% higher
Canby 8 miles
A 44.4
A 55.5
Violent: 137.2% higher
Property: 14.1% higher
Tigard 9 miles
B 81.9
F 315.3
Violent: 337.7% higher
Property: 547.8% higher
King City 10 miles
A 40.2
A 80.4
Violent: 114.9% higher
Property: 65.3% higher