The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 97008, OR: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$17.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for 97008, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,338 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 97008 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 97008, OR Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 97008 ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of zip codes but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to 97008's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 97008 is 40.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 97008 Residents generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 97008 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the southeast areas to 1 in 41 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 97008, OR see the most incidents - about 263 per year. In contrast, the west part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 64 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 97008, OR

The total projected cost of crime in 97008 for 2025 is $17,095,930. This translates to approximately $570 per resident and $1,338 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in 97008. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 97008 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

97008, OR:	$570
97209, OR:	$1352
97471, OR:	$304
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 97008 is $570 per year, which is $105 more than the national average and $19 more than Oregon's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 97008:

In 97209, OR, crime costs $1,352 per person, which is $782 more than in 97008.
In 97471, OR, crime costs $304 per person, which is $266 less than in 97008

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 97008 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 97008	Cost per 97008 Resident
Murder	$4.83 million	$161
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.36 million	$45
Robbery	$832,605	$28
Assault	$1.75 million	$58
Kidnapping	$139,372	$5
Vehicle Theft	$2.03 million	$68
Burglary	$971,103	$32
Theft	$3.15 million	$105
Arson	$286,180	$10
Vandalism	$1.19 million	$40
Animal Cruelty	$25,189	$1
Drug Crimes	$115,611	$4
Identity Theft	$407,194	$14
Total Cost of Crime	$17,095,930	$570

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 97008, OR

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 97008 totals $39,432,163 ($1,314 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $56,528,093 ($1,883 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 97008 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 97008 has 4, have the same problem. Of 97008’s 30,015 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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97008 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 97008 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.025
Robbery	0.8819
Rape	0.7487
Murder	0.0857
Total Violent Crime	3.741 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.29
Vehicle Theft	4.371
Burglary	3.567
Arson	0.3948
Total Property Crime	28.63 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0766
Drug Crimes	0.5207
Vandalism	5.554
Identity Theft	1.753
Animal Cruelty	0.1135
Total "Other" Rate	8.017 (C+)

Individual 97008 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 97008 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 97008.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
97223, OR	D	C	D-
97007, OR	C	B	D+
97005, OR	D-	D	F
97225, OR	D	C-	D-
97078, OR	D+	B-	D-
97224, OR	D-	C-	F
97221, OR	D+	B-	D
97003, OR	D	C+	D-
97219, OR	D+	C+	D
97035, OR	D	C	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

97008 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
07112, NJ	B-	C-	C-
12203, NY	C+	C	C
28146, NC	C+	C	C
30240, GA	C-	C	C
32168, FL	A+	A	A
78211, TX	F	D-	D-
55060, MN	B	A-	A-
55904, MN	B-	B	B
60142, IL	A+	A+	A+
60181, IL	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, 97008 is as safe as the Oregon state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 97008, OR average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 97008 schools on SchoolGrade

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