Multnomah County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Multnomah County in OR is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,854 violent crimes and 27,813 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.3 per 100k residents, which is 14.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 238.6 per 100k, 45.8% 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 Rate121.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,854 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents489 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents766 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,402 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate238.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents27,813 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,996 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate163.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,124 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,487 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.3 | C | 8854 | 106.2 | +14.2% |
| Property Crime | 238.6 | D | 27813 | 163.6 | +45.8% |
| Homicide | 3.5 | F | 55 | 0.5 | +552.2% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 489 | 3.5 | -31.7% |
| Robbery | 13.1 | F | 766 | 5.8 | +125.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.5 | D | 2402 | 22.3 | +37.1% |
| Burglary | 22.4 | C | 2996 | 24.0 | -6.9% |
| Larceny | 163.8 | D | 17124 | 116.4 | +40.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 50.3 | F | 7487 | 22.2 | +127.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Gresham Police Department
Gresham, OR