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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$402,746

Cost of Crime™ for Dorena, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,608 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Dorena ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Dorena's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dorena is 43.52 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dorena Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dorena varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Dorena, OR see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dorena, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Dorena for 2025 is $402,746. This translates to approximately $618 per resident and $1,608 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Dorena. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Dorena Compared to Other Cities?

Dorena, OR:	$618
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dorena is $618 per year, which is $153 more than the national average and $67 more than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dorena:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $368 more than in Dorena.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $372 less than in Dorena

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dorena	Cost per Dorena Resident
Murder	$109,707	$168
Rape/Sexual Assault	$31,732	$49
Robbery	$22,820	$35
Assault	$48,654	$75
Kidnapping	$4,904	$8
Vehicle Theft	$40,398	$62
Burglary	$25,149	$39
Theft	$71,079	$109
Arson	$4,348	$7
Vandalism	$23,641	$36
Animal Cruelty	$1,077	$2
Drug Crimes	$10,692	$16
Identity Theft	$8,546	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$402,746	$618

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dorena, 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 Dorena totals $903,654 ($1,386 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,306,400 ($2,004 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 Dorena 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 city has few 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 Dorena’s 652 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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Dorena 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 Dorena residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.598
Robbery	1.113
Rape	0.8027
Murder	0.0895
Total Violent Crime	4.603 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.05
Vehicle Theft	4.001
Burglary	4.253
Arson	0.2762
Total Property Crime	29.58 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1240
Drug Crimes	2.217
Vandalism	5.075
Identity Theft	1.693
Animal Cruelty	0.2233
Total "Other" Rate	9.333 (C)

Individual Dorena Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Culp Creek, OR	D-	D	F
Disston, OR	D-	D	F
Walden, OR	C-	C-	D+
Thurston, OR	C	C	C-
Minnow, OR	D	D+	D
Cottage Grove, OR	D	C-	D-
Saginaw, OR	D+	B	D
Latham, OR	D+	C+	D
Dexter, OR	D-	D+	D-
London, OR	C	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dorena 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
South Solon, OH	B	A-	A-
Flatwoods, VA	B-	B-	B-
Fondis, CO	B	B-	B-
Forgan, OK	F	D	D
Menlo, IA	B	C-	C-
Magenta, MS	C	A-	A-
Goshen, CA	D	D	D
St. Joe, LA	D	D-	D-
Spalding, NE	C-	B-	B-
Southfields, NY	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Dorena 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 Dorena, OR average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Dorena schools on SchoolGrade

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