Central Point, OR Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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32%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

63%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

26%

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}	Central Point_{/100k people}	Oregon_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	313	n/a (estimate)	1,591	3,278	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.5	6.3
Rape	5	n/a	25.4	40.6	40.0
Robbery	5	n/a	25.4	68.6	66.1
Assault	17	n/a	86.4	228.7	268.2
Violent crime	27	n/a (estimate)	137	342	370
Burglary	33	n/a	167.8	360.7	269.8
Theft	234	n/a	1,189.6	2,023.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	19	n/a	96.6	551.5	282.7
Property crime	286	n/a (estimate)	1,454	2,935	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Central Point, OR

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Central Point is 31.5% 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 Central Point, there were 27 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 137 per 100,000 individuals, 62.9% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 286 property crimes, amounting to 1454 per 100,000 residents, 25.6% lower than the U.S. average.

In the latest reported crime year, Central Point recorded zero homicides. This statistic potentially positions the city as a paragon of security, radiating a profound sense of safety for its residents. A low number of severe violent crimes instills a deep feeling of well-being among its community but also establishes a lofty benchmark for other locales aspiring to foster equally secure environments.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Central Point?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Central Point. Based on the results of the surveys (5 responses), 60% of people felt that there was very little crime in Central Point and felt safe walking alone at night. While 40% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Central Point a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Central Point is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Central Point has a total crime rate that is 32% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.86 daily crimes (0.07 violent daily crimes and 0.78 daily property crimes) in Central Point.

Has Crime in Central Point Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Central Point has decreased by 1.6% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Central Point 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 increased by 22.7%, while property crime has decreased by 3.4%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Central Point.

Potential Causes for Crime in Central Point

The educational level achieved in any given city can influence crime rates significantly. Greater educational achievement is frequently associated with decreased crime rates, as it offers individuals improved job prospects and alternatives to engaging in crime related activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment rates tend to coincide with elevated crime rates. In Central Point, 82.4% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, in contrast to the national average where 83% have achieved high school graduation.

High cost of living can lead to economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When people struggle to make ends meet due to high housing costs, healthcare expenses, or other basic necessities, they may be more inclined to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. On the flipside, cities that have a lower cost of living, could see a reduced crime rate. In Central Point, the cost of living is 9.03% higher than the national average.

In Central Point, the average rental rates are $1,076 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Central Point crime map

The Central Point crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Central Point 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 Central Point crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Central Point 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

Central Point crime rates are 32% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Central Point are 63% lower than the national average
In Central Point you have a 1 in 63 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Central Point is safer than 59% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Central Point has decreased by 3%

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Daily Crime In Central Point (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Central Point 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 Central Point (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Oregon, are 2.06 times less than the state average and 1.46 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Central Point on a daily basis are 2.49 times less than than Oregon average and 2.69 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Central Point are 2.02 times less than the daily state average and 1.34 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Central Point (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Central Point to every other city in Oregon, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Central Point safe? The gauges above illustrate that Central Point is safer than 74% of every city located within Oregon along with 59% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Oregon and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Central Point, OR is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Central Point

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Central Point is 1 in 729

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Central Point is 1 in 69

The chance of being a victim of crime in Central Point is 1 in 63

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Central Point? If you reside in Central Point, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 729. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 69 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 Central Point, is 1 in 63.

Year Over Year Crime In Central Point (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Central Point, OR is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Central Point has increased by 20%, while the property crime rate in Central Point has decreased by 5% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Central Point has decreased by 3% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Central Point police department

Item	Central Point	Oregon	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	32	5,156	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 32 Central Point police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.2% less than the Oregon average and 43.5% 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}
Jacksonville, OR	2,883	133	1,162	1,295
Gold Hill, OR	1,199	162	1,388	1,549
Eagle Point, OR	9,316	159	1,634	1,794
Ashland, OR	21,138	165	2,436	2,601
Ruch, OR	1,209	290	2,487	2,777
Foots Creek, OR	796	308	2,645	2,953
Talent, OR	6,553	347	2,981	3,328
Central Point, OR	18,648	137	1,454	1,591

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Westminster, MD	18,649	461	1,974	2,435
Homewood, IL	18,656	188	3,719	3,907
Cedar Mill, OR	18,661	140	1,197	1,337
Augusta, ME	18,662	447	3,876	4,323
Cortland, NY	18,633	264	3,710	3,974
Central Point, OR	18,648	137	1,454	1,591

Source: The Central Point, 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.