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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$86,152

Cost of Crime™ for Hugo, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $870 per household.

More cost data

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Hugo ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Hugo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hugo is 29.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hugo, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Hugo for 2025 is $86,152. This translates to approximately $360 per resident and $870 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Hugo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Hugo, OR:	$360
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hugo is $360 per year, which is $104 less than the national average and $190 less than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hugo:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $625 more than in Hugo.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $115 less than in Hugo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hugo	Cost per Hugo Resident
Murder	$19,749	$83
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,207	$39
Robbery	$3,329	$14
Assault	$10,745	$45
Kidnapping	$1,686	$7
Vehicle Theft	$2,165	$9
Burglary	$4,915	$21
Theft	$20,780	$87
Arson	$1,843	$8
Vandalism	$8,945	$37
Animal Cruelty	$226	$1
Drug Crimes	$1,763	$7
Identity Theft	$801	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$86,152	$360

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hugo, 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 Hugo totals $179,478 ($751 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $265,630 ($1,111 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 Hugo 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 Hugo’s 239 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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Hugo 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 Hugo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.566
Robbery	0.4428
Rape	0.6353
Murder	0.0440
Total Violent Crime	2.688 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.79
Vehicle Theft	0.5849
Burglary	2.267
Arson	0.3193
Total Property Crime	19.96 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1163
Drug Crimes	0.9971
Vandalism	5.239
Identity Theft	0.4332
Animal Cruelty	0.1276
Total "Other" Rate	6.913 (B-)

Individual Hugo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wolf Creek, OR	D	D	D-
Merlin, OR	C+	B-	C
Glendale, OR	D-	D	D-
Grants Pass, OR	C	B-	C-
Glendale Junction, OR	D-	D-	D-
Wimer, OR	D	D+	D-
Quines Creek, OR	D-	D-	D-
Wilderville, OR	B	B	B
Rogue River, OR	D	C-	D-
Wonder, OR	C+	B-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hugo is lower 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
Good Hope, AR	D-	F	F
Tanana, AK	F	F	F
Harper, IL	A	B+	B+
Hargetts Crossroads, NC	C	B+	B+
Hamilton, IA	B+	A	A
Greenwood, GA	C+	C	C
Greenville, WV	A-	A	A
Green Ridge, MD	C	C-	C-
Grayson, AL	C+	C+	C+
Grays River, WA	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Hugo is safer than the Oregon state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Hugo, OR average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Hugo schools on SchoolGrade

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