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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$817,955

Cost of Crime™ for Bay City, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,164 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bay City 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 Bay City, OR Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Bay City ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Bay City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bay City is 41.79 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bay City Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bay City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Bay City, OR see the most incidents - about 26 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bay City, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Bay City for 2025 is $817,955. This translates to approximately $478 per resident and $1,164 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Bay City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bay City Compared to Other Cities?

Bay City, OR:	$478
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bay City is $478 per year, which is $14 more than the national average and $73 less than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bay City:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $508 more than in Bay City.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $232 less than in Bay City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bay City	Cost per Bay City Resident
Murder	$167,359	$98
Rape/Sexual Assault	$71,827	$42
Robbery	$23,224	$14
Assault	$110,192	$64
Kidnapping	$9,220	$5
Vehicle Theft	$58,275	$34
Burglary	$47,382	$28
Theft	$217,883	$127
Arson	$11,086	$6
Vandalism	$71,757	$42
Animal Cruelty	$1,756	$1
Drug Crimes	$21,368	$12
Identity Theft	$6,628	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$817,955	$478

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bay City, 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 Bay City totals $1,492,957 ($872 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,310,912 ($1,350 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 Bay City 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 central part of the city 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 have the same problem. Of Bay City’s 1,712 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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Bay City 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 Bay City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.241
Robbery	0.4313
Rape	0.6919
Murder	0.0520
Total Violent Crime	3.416 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	24.57
Vehicle Theft	2.198
Burglary	3.051
Arson	0.2681
Total Property Crime	30.09 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0888
Drug Crimes	1.687
Vandalism	5.867
Identity Theft	0.5002
Animal Cruelty	0.1386
Total "Other" Rate	8.282 (C+)

Individual Bay City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bay City is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bay City.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Garibaldi, OR	F	B-	F
Hathaway Mead, OR	F	D	F
Twin Rocks, OR	F	D-	F
Tillamook, OR	D-	D	D-
Oceanside, OR	C-	C	D+
Netarts, OR	C	B-	C-
Rockaway Beach, OR	D-	D+	D-
Brighton, OR	B-	B+	C+
Wheeler, OR	B-	B+	C+
Sandlake, OR	C-	C+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bay City is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hickory, MS	A	A+	A+
Belleair Beach, FL	A	A+	A+
Wausau, FL	C+	A	A
La Farge, WI	C	C-	C-
Sunset Beach, CA	C+	D-	D-
Carson, VA	B	B+	B+
Smarr, GA	A	A-	A-
Clear Lake, SD	A-	B	B
Macedonia, TX	C	C	C
Coon Valley, WI	B+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Bay City 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 Bay City, OR average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bay City schools on SchoolGrade

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