Polk County, OR Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in OR is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,849 violent crimes and 4,909 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.9 per 100k residents, which is 30.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 87.5 per 100k, 46.5% 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 BAnnual Rate73.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,849 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents552 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate87.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,909 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents690 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,788 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.9 | B | 2849 | 106.2 | -30.4% |
| Property Crime | 87.5 | A | 4909 | 163.6 | -46.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 76 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 41 | 5.8 | -51.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.4 | A | 552 | 22.3 | -66.5% |
| Burglary | 7.5 | A | 690 | 24.0 | -68.8% |
| Larceny | 74.1 | A | 3788 | 116.4 | -36.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.9 | A | 373 | 22.2 | -73.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Dallas Police Department
Dallas, OR
Independence Police Department
Independence, OR
Monmouth Police Department
Monmouth, OR