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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$273,818

Cost of Crime™ for Grass Valley, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,885 per household.

More cost data

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Grass Valley ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of cities but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to Grass Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Grass Valley is 59.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Grass Valley Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Grass Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 17 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Grass Valley, OR see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Grass Valley, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Grass Valley for 2025 is $273,818. This translates to approximately $782 per resident and $1,885 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Grass Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Grass Valley Compared to Other Cities?

Grass Valley, OR:	$782
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grass Valley is $782 per year, which is $318 more than the national average and $232 more than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Grass Valley:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $204 more than in Grass Valley.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $537 less than in Grass Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Grass Valley	Cost per Grass Valley Resident
Murder	$71,570	$204
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,186	$41
Robbery	$12,927	$37
Assault	$51,931	$148
Kidnapping	$7,585	$22
Vehicle Theft	$6,237	$18
Burglary	$14,289	$41
Theft	$61,096	$175
Arson	$2,908	$8
Vandalism	$22,436	$64
Animal Cruelty	$352	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,252	$18
Identity Theft	$2,049	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$273,818	$782

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley totals $562,122 ($1,606 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $835,940 ($2,388 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 Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley’s 350 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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Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.166
Robbery	1.174
Rape	0.6685
Murder	0.1088
Total Violent Crime	7.118 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	33.71
Vehicle Theft	1.151
Burglary	4.501
Arson	0.3440
Total Property Crime	39.70 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3574
Drug Crimes	2.415
Vandalism	8.973
Identity Theft	0.7564
Animal Cruelty	0.1359
Total "Other" Rate	12.64 (D)

Individual Grass Valley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Moro, OR	F	D-	F
Kent, OR	D-	D-	F
Wasco, OR	D-	D-	F
Shaniko, OR	F	C+	F
Dufur, OR	D+	B	D
Maupin, OR	F	B-	F
Wishram, WA	D+	C-	D
Friend, OR	D+	B-	D
Rufus, OR	D-	D-	F
Tygh Valley, OR	D-	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Grass Valley 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
Firebrick, KY	D	C+	C+
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA	F	F	F
Vandalia, TX	F	F	F
Valley, WI	B-	C+	C+
Utica, OK	B	B	B
Ulmer, SC	F	F	F
Ten Mile, MO	C+	D+	D+
Flint, NY	B+	A-	A-
Fitzhugh, VA	C-	C	C
Vann Crossroads, NC	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Grass Valley is less safe than 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 Grass Valley, OR average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Grass Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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