Murder per Capita in South University
The map below shows murder per 1,000 South University residents.
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Highest crime
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C-
Overall Crime Grade™
A |
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C- |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
Fact
A crime occurs every 1 day 14 hours (on average) in South University.
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Crime Grade's murder map shows the safest places in South University in green. The most dangerous areas in South University are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is South University, Eugene, OR Safe?
The C+ grade means the rate of murder is about the same as the average US neighborhood. South University is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of neighborhoods are safer and 47% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to South University's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.
The rate of murder in South University is 0.0706 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in South University generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of murder in South University may be as high as 1 in 12,004 in the east neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 18,073 in the north part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the murder map, however, because comparing rates for murder or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the west parts of South University, Eugene, OR: about 0 per year. The south part of South University has fewer cases of murder with only 0 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Murder Maps
When looking at the murder map for South University, remember that the rate of murder per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the northeast part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the murder rate map do not always indicate danger for South University residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which South University has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which South University has 0, have the same problem. Of South University’s 5,029 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All murder rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South University residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.097 |
Robbery |
0.4217 |
Rape |
0.7557 |
Murder |
0.0706 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.345 (A) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
18.41 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.840 |
Burglary |
3.354 |
Arson |
0.3498 |
Total Property Crime |
26.96 (C-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0996 |
Drug Crimes |
1.315 |
Vandalism |
13.43 |
Identity Theft |
1.123 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1763 |
Total "Other" Rate |
16.14 (D) |
Individual South University Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of murder in South University is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South University.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Murder Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D- | D+ | F | C | |
D | A- | D | C+ | |
D- | A- | D- | C | |
D- | B | D- | C | |
F | C | F | D+ | |
C- | A- | C- | B- | |
F | D- | F | D+ | |
C+ | A | B- | B- | |
F | D | F | C- | |
D | A- | D | B- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
South University is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for murder. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Murder Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | D | |
A | B- | B- | B | |
F | F | F | F | |
D | D+ | D+ | D | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | B | |
B | A+ | A+ | A | |
F | F | F | B- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | D | |
A- | B- | B- | C- | |
C | D- | D- | B |
Considering only the murder rate, South University is less safe than the Oregon state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in South University, Eugene, OR average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See South University schools on SchoolGrade
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