Benton County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Benton County in OR is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,849 violent crimes and 11,823 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.8 per 100k residents, which is 59.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 129.8 per 100k, 20.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate42.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,849 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate129.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,823 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,477 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate95.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,619 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents589 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.8 | A | 3849 | 106.2 | -59.7% |
| Property Crime | 129.8 | B | 11823 | 163.6 | -20.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 152 | 3.5 | -41.6% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 154 | 5.8 | -81.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 424 | 22.3 | -69.8% |
| Burglary | 23.3 | C | 1477 | 24.0 | -2.9% |
| Larceny | 95.5 | B | 9619 | 116.4 | -17.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.4 | A | 589 | 22.2 | -53.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Corvallis Police Department
Corvallis, OR
Philomath Police Department
Philomath, OR