Canby, OR Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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45%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

67%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

41%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Canby_{/100k people}	Oregon_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	232	n/a (estimate)	1,282	3,278	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	5.5	4.5	6.3
Rape	5	n/a	27.6	40.6	40.0
Robbery	4	n/a	22.1	68.6	66.1
Assault	12	n/a	66.3	228.7	268.2
Violent crime	22	n/a (estimate)	122	342	370
Burglary	17	n/a	93.9	360.7	269.8
Theft	165	n/a	911.6	2,023.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	28	n/a	154.7	551.5	282.7
Property crime	210	n/a (estimate)	1,160	2,935	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Canby, OR

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Canby is 44.9% lower than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Canby, there were 22 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 122 per 100,000 individuals, 67.1% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 210 property crimes, amounting to 1160 per 100,000 residents, 40.6% lower than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Canby?

What do the local residents think about crime in Canby? Well, based on a recent survey of 6 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 100% of Canby residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 0% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Canby a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Canby, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Canby presents a total crime rate that is 45% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Canby experiences an average of 0.64 daily crimes, comprising 0.06 violent incidents and 0.58 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Canby Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Canby has increased by 1.3% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Canby is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 40.5%, while property crime has increased by 9.4%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Canby.

Potential Causes for Crime in Canby

Canby reports an unemployment rate of 1.6%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Canby crime rates.

High population density areas are often large urban centers with diverse economic opportunities. These areas can exacerbate income inequality, with pockets of poverty existing alongside affluence. Areas with economic disparities may experience higher property crimes and, in some cases, violent crimes. On the other hand, areas with low population density tend to see lower Canby crime rates. The population density in Canby is 3802 people per square mile, while the national average is 90.6 people per square mile.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Canby, the cost of living is 14.9% higher than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Canby crime map

The Canby crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Canby as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Canby crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Canby crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Canby crime rates are 45% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Canby are 67% lower than the national average
In Canby you have a 1 in 79 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Canby is safer than 66% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Canby has increased by 2%

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Daily Crime In Canby (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Canby on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Oregon and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Canby (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Oregon, are 2.56 times less than the state average and 1.81 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Canby on a daily basis are 2.82 times less than than Oregon average and 3.04 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Canby are 2.53 times less than the daily state average and 1.68 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Canby (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Canby, Oregon compared to other areas of Oregon, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Canby safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Canby is safer than 84% of Oregon cities, and 66% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Oregon, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Canby. At this time, Canby sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Canby

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Canby is 1 in 823

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Canby is 1 in 87

The chance of being a victim of crime in Canby is 1 in 79

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Canby? If you reside in Canby, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 823. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 87 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Canby, is 1 in 79.

Year Over Year Crime In Canby (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Canby, OR is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Canby has decreased by 40%, while the property crime rate in Canby has increased by 10% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Canby has increased by 2% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Canby police department

Item	Canby	Oregon	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	28	5,156	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 28 Canby police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 21.7% less than the Oregon average and 46.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Oregon

State	Total offenders	Oregon_/100K	National_/100K
Oregon	883	24	266

There are a total of 883 sex offenders in Oregon. This yields a total of 24 sex offenders in Oregon per 100,000 residents which is 91% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Stafford, OR	1,940	48	412	460
Durham, OR	1,764	51	438	489
Hubbard, OR	3,527	58	698	756
Mount Angel, OR	3,575	206	676	882
King City, OR	4,345	79	892	972
Mulino, OR	2,178	110	945	1,055
Aurora, OR	922	111	949	1,059
Canby, OR	17,860	122	1,160	1,282

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dover, NJ	17,866	262	1,830	2,092
Jenison, MI	17,851	455	1,518	1,974
St. Michael, MN	17,871	271	1,898	2,169
North Babylon, NY	17,872	384	1,541	1,925
Westerly, RI	17,842	68	887	955
Canby, OR	17,860	122	1,160	1,282

Source: The Canby, OR crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.