Bend, OR Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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25%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

59%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

19%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Bend_{/100k people}	Oregon_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,818	n/a (estimate)	1,737	3,278	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	1.9	4.5	6.3
Rape	30	n/a	28.7	40.6	40.0
Robbery	27	n/a	25.8	68.6	66.1
Assault	99	n/a	94.6	228.7	268.2
Violent crime	158	n/a (estimate)	151	342	370
Burglary	169	n/a	161.5	360.7	269.8
Theft	1,327	n/a	1,268.1	2,023.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	164	n/a	156.7	551.5	282.7
Property crime	1,660	n/a (estimate)	1,586	2,935	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Bend, OR

The Bend crime rates are 25.3% lower than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 158 violent crimes in Bend (151 per 100,000 people), which is 59.2% lower than the national average and there were a total of 1660 property crimes (1586 per 100,000 residents) which is 18.8% lower than average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Bend?

What is the prevailing sentiment among Bend residents regarding the state of crime? A comprehensive survey conducted by AreaVibes, involving 103 respondents, sheds light on this matter. The results were as follows: 80% of Bend residents expressed a notable sense of security, asserting that crime was virtually non-existent in their community, and they felt at ease strolling the streets after dark. While, 20% of those surveyed held a contrasting viewpoint, perceiving a higher incidence of crime, leading them to feel apprehensive about walking alone at night.

Is Bend a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Bend is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Bend has a total crime rate that is 25% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 4.98 daily crimes (0.43 violent daily crimes and 4.55 daily property crimes) in Bend.

Has Crime in Bend Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Bend has increased by 0.4%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Bend, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has decreased by 13.2%, while property crime has increased by 1.9%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Bend is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Bend

The educational level achieved in any given city can influence crime rates significantly. Greater educational achievement is frequently associated with decreased crime rates, as it offers individuals improved job prospects and alternatives to engaging in crime related activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment rates tend to coincide with elevated crime rates. In Bend, 92.5% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, in contrast to the national average where 83% have achieved high school graduation.

In cities grappling with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves needing to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, elevating stress levels and potentially fueling domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. Bend has a median home price of $415,100, deviating from the national average of $184,700. Large disparities in housing costs can significantly impact the well-being of residents and the prevalence of crime within the community.

In Bend, the average rental rates are $1,374 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Bend crime map

The Bend crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Bend as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Bend crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Bend crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Bend crime rates are 25% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Bend are 59% lower than the national average
In Bend you have a 1 in 58 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Bend is safer than 55% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Bend has increased by 1%

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Daily Crime In Bend (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Bend, Oregon is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Bend are 1.89 times less than the Oregon average and 1.34 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Bend are 2.27 times less than than Oregon and 2.45 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Bend are 1.85 times less than than Oregon and 1.23 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Bend (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Bend to every other city in Oregon, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Bend safe? The gauges above illustrate that Bend is safer than 70% of every city located within Oregon along with 55% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Oregon and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Bend, OR is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bend

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bend is 1 in 663

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bend is 1 in 64

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bend is 1 in 58

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Bend, Oregon? If you reside in Bend, then there is a 1 in 663 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 64. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 58 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Bend.

Year Over Year Crime In Bend (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Bend is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Bend has decreased by 13% and the rate of property crime in Bend has increased by 2%. The total crime rate in Bend has increased by 1% year to year.

Bend police department

Item	Bend	Oregon	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	113	5,156	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 113 Bend police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 35% less than the Oregon average and 55.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Oregon

State	Total offenders	Oregon_/100K	National_/100K
Oregon	883	24	266

There are a total of 883 sex offenders in Oregon. This yields a total of 24 sex offenders in Oregon per 100,000 residents which is 91% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Eagle Crest, OR	2,857	57	491	548
Tumalo, OR	407	138	1,186	1,324
Seventh Mountain, OR	332	138	1,186	1,324
Sunriver, OR	1,183	0	2,302	2,302
Redmond, OR	31,359	165	2,138	2,303
Deschutes River Woods, OR	6,305	321	2,752	3,073
Bend, OR	97,032	151	1,586	1,737

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Albany, NY	96,860	930	3,782	4,711
Nampa, ID	96,825	352	1,267	1,619
Federal Way, WA	96,812	550	5,252	5,802
Lawrence, KS	97,348	469	2,195	2,664
Yuma, AZ	97,428	561	1,688	2,249
Bend, OR	97,032	151	1,586	1,737

Source: The Bend, OR crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.