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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$984,390

Cost of Crime™ for Heppner, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,256 per household.

More cost data

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Heppner ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Heppner's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Heppner is 39.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Heppner Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Heppner varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Heppner, OR see the most incidents - about 61 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Heppner, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Heppner for 2025 is $984,390. This translates to approximately $510 per resident and $1,256 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Heppner. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Heppner, OR:	$510
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Heppner is $510 per year, which is $45 more than the national average and $41 less than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Heppner:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $476 more than in Heppner.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $264 less than in Heppner

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Heppner	Cost per Heppner Resident
Murder	$201,694	$104
Rape/Sexual Assault	$80,458	$42
Robbery	$48,908	$25
Assault	$130,835	$68
Kidnapping	$20,826	$11
Vehicle Theft	$99,879	$52
Burglary	$55,974	$29
Theft	$161,843	$84
Arson	$13,706	$7
Vandalism	$105,772	$55
Animal Cruelty	$1,961	$1
Drug Crimes	$52,788	$27
Identity Theft	$9,747	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$984,390	$510

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Heppner, 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 Heppner totals $1,782,549 ($923 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,766,938 ($1,432 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 Heppner 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 north 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, of which Heppner has 1, have the same problem. Of Heppner’s 1,932 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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Heppner 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 Heppner residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.358
Robbery	0.8048
Rape	0.6868
Murder	0.0556
Total Violent Crime	3.905 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.17
Vehicle Theft	3.339
Burglary	3.194
Arson	0.2938
Total Property Crime	23.00 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1778
Drug Crimes	3.694
Vandalism	7.663
Identity Theft	0.6518
Animal Cruelty	0.1372
Total "Other" Rate	12.32 (D)

Individual Heppner Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lexington, OR	C-	C+	C-
Ione, OR	C+	C-	B-
Ruggs, OR	D	C-	D
Morgan, OR	B-	C-	B
Lonerock, OR	D-	D	D-
Cecil, OR	C	C	C-
Kinzua, OR	F	D-	F
Echo, OR	D+	D+	C-
Olex, OR	C-	C-	D+
Ukiah, OR	C	C-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Heppner 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
Alderson, WV	C+	B	B
Hazleton, IA	B	A-	A-
Springerville, AZ	D+	D-	D-
Stephenson, MI	B	B-	B-
Sylvan Springs, AL	C+	B	B
Tekonsha, MI	B-	B	B
Treynor, IA	A	A+	A+
Verndale, MN	B-	C-	C-
Wadley, AL	C+	C	C
Walnut Shade, MO	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Heppner is safer 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 Heppner, OR average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Heppner schools on SchoolGrade

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