Gresham, OR Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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45%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

18%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

51%

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}	Gresham_{/100k people}	Oregon_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3,772	n/a (estimate)	3,380	3,278	2,324
Murder	10	n/a	9.0	4.5	6.3
Rape	55	n/a	49.3	40.6	40.0
Robbery	132	n/a	118.3	68.6	66.1
Assault	288	n/a	258.1	228.7	268.2
Violent crime	485	n/a (estimate)	435	342	370
Burglary	448	n/a	401.5	360.7	269.8
Theft	1,690	n/a	1,514.5	2,023.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	1,149	n/a	1,029.7	551.5	282.7
Property crime	3,287	n/a (estimate)	2,946	2,935	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Gresham, OR

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Gresham is 45.4% higher than the national average. Specifically, there were 485 violent crimes reported in Gresham, equivalent to 435 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national average by 17.5%. Additionally, Gresham recorded 3287 property crimes, amounting to 2946 per 100,000 people, higher than the national average by 50.7%.

Recently, vehicle thefts have seen an upward trend across the United States, and Gresham ranks among the cities with the highest vehicle theft rates in the country. Last year, there were 1149 vehicle thefts, amounting to 1030 stolen vehicles per 100,000 residents. This places Gresham within the worst 10% of all cities, indicating that 90% of cities fare better in terms of vehicle theft rates. The likelihood of your vehicle being stolen stands at 1 in 98.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Gresham?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Gresham residents. Out of the respondents (44 in total), 25% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Gresham were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 75% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Gresham a Safe Place to Live?

Is Gresham a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Gresham has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 45%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 10.33 daily incidents, encompassing 1.33 violent crimes and 9.01 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Gresham as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Gresham Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Gresham has increased by 0.4% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Gresham 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 3%, while property crime has increased by 0.9%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Gresham.

Potential Causes for Crime in Gresham

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Gresham crime rate. The poverty level in Gresham is 16.1%, while the national average is 15.1%.

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Gresham crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Gresham has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

In Gresham, the median home price stands at $318,300, diverging from the national average of $184,700. Elevated housing costs often induce financial strain among residents. When individuals grapple with the challenges of affording housing, they may find themselves compelled to resort to criminal activities as a means of addressing their financial hardships, including acts like theft or fraud. This predicament is particularly pronounced in areas where housing affordability poses a persistent issue, giving rise to heightened concerns regarding crime. In such instances, some individuals and families may find themselves constrained to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, exacerbating stress levels and potentially fostering domestic disputes and associated criminal incidents.

Gresham crime map

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

Gresham crime rates are 45% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Gresham are 18% higher than the national average
In Gresham you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Gresham is safer than 18% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Gresham has decreased by 1%

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Daily Crime In Gresham (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Gresham, Oregon is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Gresham are 1.03 times more than the Oregon average and 1.45 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Gresham are 1.27 times more than than Oregon and 1.18 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Gresham are 1.00 times more than than Oregon and 1.51 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Gresham (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Gresham, Oregon compared to other areas of Oregon, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Gresham safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Gresham is safer than 13% of Oregon cities, and 18% 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 Gresham. At this time, Gresham sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Gresham

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Gresham is 1 in 231

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Gresham is 1 in 34

The chance of being a victim of crime in Gresham is 1 in 30

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Gresham? In Gresham, you have a 1 in 231 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 34. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Gresham, OR is 1 in 30.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Gresham is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Gresham has decreased by 4% and the rate of property crime in Gresham has not changed. The total crime rate in Gresham has decreased by 1% year to year.

Gresham police department

Item	Gresham	Oregon	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	152	5,156	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.4	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 152 Gresham police officers. This results in 1.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 36.6% less than the Oregon average and 56.8% 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
West Linn, OR	26,764	82	1,073	1,155
Camas, WA	24,043	29	1,132	1,161
Fern Prairie, WA	1,989	129	1,148	1,277
Rivergrove, OR	604	138	1,186	1,324
Happy Valley, OR	22,049	145	1,242	1,386
Milwaukie, OR	21,086	130	1,338	1,467
Gresham, OR	110,456	435	2,946	3,380

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lakeland, FL	110,335	373	2,253	2,625
Miami Gardens, FL	110,767	376	2,274	2,650
Everett, WA	110,840	443	4,351	4,793
Richmond, CA	110,051	874	2,709	3,583
West Palm Beach, FL	111,006	249	1,507	1,756
Gresham, OR	110,456	435	2,946	3,380

Source: The Gresham, 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.