Crime per Capita in Gresham-City Central
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Gresham-City Central.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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Other Crime Grade |
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$4.10 million
Cost of Crime™ for Gresham-City Central, Gresham, OR
In 2025, crime will cost $2,422 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Gresham-City Central 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 Gresham-City Central, Gresham, OR Safe?
The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Gresham-City Central ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of neighborhoods but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to Gresham-City Central's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Gresham-City Central is 86.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gresham-City Central Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gresham-City Central varies by area - ranging from 1 in 9 in the northwest areas to 1 in 18 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Gresham-City Central, Gresham, OR see the most incidents - about 82 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Gresham-City Central, Gresham, OR
The total projected cost of crime in Gresham-City Central for 2025 is $4,095,421. This translates to approximately $984 per resident and $2,422 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in Gresham-City Central. 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): 29.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Gresham-City Central Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Gresham-City Central, Gresham, OR: | $984 |
|---|---|
| Northwest, Portland, OR: | $1177 |
| Rock Creek, Clackamas, OR: | $260 |
| Oregon: | $550 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Gresham-City Central is $984 per year, which is $520 more than the national average and $434 more than Gresham's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Gresham-City Central:
- In Northwest, Portland, OR, crime costs $1,177 per person, which is $193 more than in Gresham-City Central.
- In Rock Creek, Clackamas, OR, crime costs $260 per person, which is $724 less than in Gresham-City Central
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Gresham-City Central for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Gresham-City Central |
Cost per Gresham-City Central Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$537,806 |
$129 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$209,058 |
$50 |
Robbery |
$209,881 |
$50 |
Assault |
$393,020 |
$94 |
Kidnapping |
$29,825 |
$7 |
Vehicle Theft |
$854,761 |
$205 |
Burglary |
$230,305 |
$55 |
Theft |
$652,225 |
$157 |
Arson |
$44,450 |
$11 |
Vandalism |
$671,993 |
$161 |
Animal Cruelty |
$5,182 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$85,597 |
$21 |
Identity Theft |
$171,317 |
$41 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$4,095,421 |
$984 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gresham-City Central, Gresham, 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 Gresham-City Central totals $4,787,877 ($1,150 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,883,298 ($2,134 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 Gresham-City Central 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 southwest part of the neighborhood 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 Gresham-City Central has 1, have the same problem. Of Gresham-City Central’s 4,162 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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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 Gresham-City Central residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.288 |
Robbery |
1.603 |
Rape |
0.8284 |
Murder |
0.0688 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.788 (C-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
30.26 |
Vehicle Theft |
13.26 |
Burglary |
6.101 |
Arson |
0.4423 |
Total Property Crime |
50.06 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1182 |
Drug Crimes |
2.780 |
Vandalism |
22.60 |
Identity Theft |
5.318 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1683 |
Total "Other" Rate |
30.99 (F) |
Individual Gresham-City Central Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Gresham-City Central is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Gresham-City Central.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | B- | D | |
B- | A- | B | |
D+ | B+ | D | |
C | B | C | |
D+ | C+ | D | |
C+ | A | B- | |
B | A | B | |
D | B- | D | |
D+ | B- | D+ | |
D+ | B+ | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Gresham-City Central is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | C | C | |
D- | D | D | |
F | D+ | D+ | |
A- | A | A | |
F | F | F | |
D+ | D- | D- | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | |
B- | C+ | C+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Gresham-City Central 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 Gresham-City Central, Gresham, OR average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Gresham-City Central schools on SchoolGrade
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