Malheur County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Malheur County in OR is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,005 violent crimes and 4,183 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.0 per 100k residents, which is 1.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 264.9 per 100k, 61.9% above 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 CAnnual Rate108.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,005 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents503 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate264.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,183 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents567 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate206.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,137 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents434 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.0 | C | 2005 | 106.2 | +1.7% |
| Property Crime | 264.9 | F | 4183 | 163.6 | +61.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 13.1 | F | 86 | 3.5 | +270.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 65 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.5 | D | 503 | 22.3 | +23.4% |
| Burglary | 14.2 | A | 567 | 24.0 | -41.0% |
| Larceny | 206.4 | F | 3137 | 116.4 | +77.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 41.4 | F | 434 | 22.2 | +86.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Malheur County Sheriff's Office
Nyssa Police Department
Nyssa, OR
Ontario Police Department
Ontario, OR