Josephine County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Josephine County in OR is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,992 violent crimes and 8,478 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.7 per 100k residents, which is 51.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 156.8 per 100k, 4.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,992 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents950 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate156.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,478 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents944 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,924 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,483 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.7 | A | 3992 | 106.2 | -51.3% |
| Property Crime | 156.8 | C | 8478 | 163.6 | -4.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 38 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 225 | 3.5 | -70.7% |
| Robbery | 7.4 | D | 181 | 5.8 | +28.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 950 | 22.3 | -56.0% |
| Burglary | 21.1 | B | 944 | 24.0 | -12.4% |
| Larceny | 114.7 | C | 5924 | 116.4 | -1.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.8 | B | 1483 | 22.2 | -10.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Josephine County Sheriff's Office
Grants Pass Police Department
Grants Pass, OR