Columbia County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Columbia County in OR is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,402 violent crimes and 2,319 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.7 per 100k residents, which is 61.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 101.1 per 100k, 38.2% 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 Rate40.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,402 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents384 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,319 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents407 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,477 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.7 | A | 1402 | 106.2 | -61.7% |
| Property Crime | 101.1 | A | 2319 | 163.6 | -38.2% |
| Homicide | 2.0 | F | 4 | 0.5 | +275.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 85 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -80.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.6 | A | 384 | 22.3 | -83.7% |
| Burglary | 17.0 | B | 407 | 24.0 | -29.4% |
| Larceny | 79.0 | B | 1477 | 116.4 | -32.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 403 | 22.2 | -79.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Rainier Police Department
Rainier, OR
St. Helens Police Department
St. Helens, OR
Scappoose Police Department
Scappoose, OR
Vernonia Police Department
Vernonia, OR
Columbia City Police Department
Columbia City, OR