Hillsboro, OR Crime Rates & Map

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4%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

2%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hillsboro_{/100k people}	Oregon_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,540	n/a (estimate)	2,247	2,951	2,346
Murder	6	n/a	5.3	2.9	6.5
Rape	38	n/a	33.6	36.9	38.4
Robbery	57	n/a	50.4	51.4	73.9
Assault	173	n/a	153.0	200.6	279.7
Violent crime	274	n/a (estimate)	242	292	388
Burglary	216	n/a	191.1	339.2	314.2
Theft	1,786	n/a	1,579.8	1,928.8	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	264	n/a	233.5	391.0	246.0
Property crime	2,266	n/a (estimate)	2,004	2,659	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Hillsboro crime rates are 4% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Hillsboro are 38% lower than the national average
In Hillsboro you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hillsboro is safer than 37% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hillsboro has increased by 2%

Hillsboro crime map

The Hillsboro crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Hillsboro 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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Daily Crime In Hillsboro (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Hillsboro for every 100,000 residents. The Hillsboro total amount of daily crime is 1.31 times less than the Oregon average and 1.04 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Hillsboro, is 1.20 times less than the Oregon average, and it is 1.60 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Hillsboro has a daily crime average that is 1.33 times less than the Oregon average and 1.02 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Hillsboro (higher is better)

Is Hillsboro safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Oregon as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Hillsboro to other cities in the state and across the country, Hillsboro is 41% safer than other cities of Oregon and 37% safer than other cities in the nation. Hillsboro has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hillsboro

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hillsboro is 1 in 413

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hillsboro is 1 in 50

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hillsboro is 1 in 45

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Hillsboro, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 413. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 50 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Hillsboro is 1 in 45.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro has decreased by 2% and the rate of property crime in Hillsboro has increased by 2%. The total crime rate in Hillsboro has increased by 2% year to year.

Hillsboro police department

Item	Hillsboro	Oregon	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	178	5,156	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 178 Hillsboro police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.7% less than the Oregon average and 41.8% 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}
Durham, OR	1,417	44	397	440
King City, OR	3,599	67	832	900
Raleigh Hills, OR	6,046	95	865	960
Yamhill, OR	1,174	0	1,011	1,011
West Haven-Sylvan, OR	8,131	102	933	1,035
West Slope, OR	7,650	103	938	1,041
Gaston, OR	558	273	820	1,093
Hillsboro, OR	100,462	242	2,004	2,247

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Jurupa Valley, CA	100,737	257	2,111	2,368
Erie, PA	100,157	497	1,896	2,393
South Bend, IN	101,037	1,728	3,663	5,392
Kenosha, WI	99,865	358	1,106	1,464
Las Cruces, NM	101,459	497	3,581	4,077
Hillsboro, OR	100,462	242	2,004	2,247

Source: The Hillsboro, OR crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.