The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Hood River County, OR: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Hood River County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Hood River County.

 

Hood River County, OR Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
D
Other Crime Grade
B-

$12.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hood River County, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,319 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Hood River County 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 Hood River County, OR Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Hood River County ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of counties but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Hood River County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Hood River County is 37.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hood River County Residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hood River County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northeast areas to 1 in 35 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Hood River County, OR see the most incidents - about 200 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hood River County, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Hood River County for 2025 is $12,512,020. This translates to approximately $503 per resident and $1,319 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Hood River County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Hood River County Compared to Other Counties?

Hood River County, OR: $503
Multnomah County, OR: $858
Linn County, OR: $337
Oregon: $550
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hood River County is $503 per year, which is $39 more than the national average and $47 less than Oregon's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Hood River County:
  • In Multnomah County, OR, crime costs $858 per person, which is $355 more than in Hood River County.
  • In Linn County, OR, crime costs $337 per person, which is $167 less than in Hood River County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Hood River County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Hood River County
Cost per Hood River County Resident
Murder
$2.56 million
$103
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.13 million
$46
Robbery
$533,184
$21
Assault
$1.27 million
$51
Kidnapping
$278,657
$11
Vehicle Theft
$2.15 million
$86
Burglary
$716,275
$29
Theft
$1.99 million
$80
Arson
$196,926
$8
Vandalism
$1.12 million
$45
Animal Cruelty
$28,660
$1
Drug Crimes
$291,768
$12
Identity Theft
$254,531
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$12,512,020
$503

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hood River County, 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 Hood River County totals $22,996,482 ($925 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $35,508,502 ($1,428 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 Hood River County 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 northeast part of the county 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 Hood River County has 12, have the same problem. Of Hood River County’s 24,863 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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Hood River County 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 Hood River County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.778
Robbery
0.6818
Rape
0.7512
Murder
0.0548
Total Violent Crime
3.265 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.43
Vehicle Theft
5.584
Burglary
3.176
Arson
0.3280
Total Property Crime
24.52 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1848
Drug Crimes
1.586
Vandalism
6.278
Identity Theft
1.323
Animal Cruelty
0.1558
Total "Other" Rate
9.527 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Hood River County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Hood River County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C+
D+
D
C+
D
D-
D
F
F
D-
F
F
B-
D-
F
D+
F
C-
B
D
D+
C+
D-
C+
B+
C
C-
C-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Hood River County is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
B
B
C-
D+
D+
B
B+
B+
C
C-
C-
A
B
B
C-
C-
C-
B+
C
C
C-
C+
C+
A
A
A
C-
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Hood River County 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 Hood River County, OR average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Hood River County schools on SchoolGrade

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