Keizer, OR Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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19%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

47%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

31%

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}	Keizer_{/100k people}	Oregon_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,077	n/a (estimate)	2,765	3,278	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	2.6	4.5	6.3
Rape	3	n/a	7.7	40.6	40.0
Robbery	13	n/a	33.4	68.6	66.1
Assault	59	n/a	151.4	228.7	268.2
Violent crime	76	n/a (estimate)	195	342	370
Burglary	81	n/a	207.9	360.7	269.8
Theft	798	n/a	2,048.4	2,023.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	122	n/a	313.2	551.5	282.7
Property crime	1,001	n/a (estimate)	2,569	2,935	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Keizer, OR

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Keizer is 18.9% higher 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 Keizer, there were 76 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 195 per 100,000 individuals, 47.3% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 1001 property crimes, amounting to 2569 per 100,000 residents, 31.5% higher than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Keizer?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Keizer. Based on the results of the surveys (14 responses), 36% of people felt that there was very little crime in Keizer and felt safe walking alone at night. While 64% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Keizer a Safe Place to Live?

Is Keizer 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, Keizer has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 19%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 2.95 daily incidents, encompassing 0.21 violent crimes and 2.74 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Keizer as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Keizer Increased Since Last Year?

In the most recent crime report, year-over-year crime rates in Keizer has increased by 35.1%. Examining the change in crime rates from one year to the next provides valuable insights into the evolving safety landscape of Keizer, aiding residents in assessing whether it is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. These crime rates are categorized into two primary groups: violent and property crimes. Year-over-year, violent crime has decreased by 18.3%, while property crime has increased by 42.2%. This comprehensive analysis offers potential residents essential information for making informed decisions about whether or not Keizer is a safe place to live.

Potential Causes for Crime in Keizer

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 Keizer crime rate. The poverty level in Keizer is 10.3%, while the national average is 15.1%.

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 Keizer crime rates. The population density in Keizer is 5484.6 people per square mile, while the national average is 90.6 people per square mile.

The impact of law enforcement and community policing efforts plays a crucial role in shaping crime rates in any city. A robust and cooperative bond between law enforcement and the community can serve as a deterrent to criminal activities, enhancing overall safety. In Keizer, the ratio of police officers and civilians per 1,000 residents stands at 1.18, differing from the national average of 3.25. Effective law enforcement hinges not solely on officer numbers but also on the manner in which they interact and collaborate with the community. Building trust and cooperation are central tenets of community policing, amplifying its influence on crime prevention.

Keizer crime map

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

Keizer crime rates are 19% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Keizer are 47% lower than the national average
In Keizer you have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Keizer is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Keizer has increased by 38%

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Daily Crime In Keizer (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Keizer, OR per 100,000 people. In Keizer, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.19 times less than the Oregon average and 1.19 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Keizer is 1.76 times less than the Oregon average and 1.90 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Keizer has a daily crime rate that is 1.14 times less than the Oregon average and 1.31 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Keizer (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Keizer, Oregon compared to other areas of Oregon, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Keizer safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Keizer is safer than 54% of Oregon cities, and 40% 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 Keizer. At this time, Keizer sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Keizer

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Keizer is 1 in 513

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Keizer is 1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Keizer is 1 in 37

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Keizer? In Keizer, you have a 1 in 513 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 39. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Keizer, OR is 1 in 37.

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

Determining whether Keizer is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Keizer violent crime rates have decreased by 16%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 46% year over year. Total crimes for Keizer has increased by 38% in the same time frame.

Keizer police department

Item	Keizer	Oregon	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	44	5,156	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.2	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 44 Keizer police officers. This results in 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 46.6% less than the Oregon average and 63.6% 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}
Hubbard, OR	3,527	58	698	756
Mount Angel, OR	3,575	206	676	882
Gervais, OR	2,726	77	1,117	1,194
Sublimity, OR	2,794	143	1,231	1,375
Turner, OR	2,034	146	1,256	1,403
Silverton, OR	10,426	151	1,309	1,459
Amity, OR	1,557	156	1,343	1,499
Keizer, OR	39,408	195	2,569	2,765

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Meadow Woods, FL	39,424	320	1,936	2,256
Plant City, FL	39,437	540	1,961	2,502
Los Banos, CA	39,443	397	2,361	2,758
Carol Stream, IL	39,447	264	1,550	1,814
Lake Oswego, OR	39,476	80	1,581	1,661
Keizer, OR	39,408	195	2,569	2,765

Source: The Keizer, 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.