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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$9.52 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lebanon, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $812 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Lebanon ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Lebanon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lebanon is 28.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lebanon Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lebanon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Lebanon, OR see the most incidents - about 164 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 30 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lebanon, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Lebanon for 2025 is $9,521,423. This translates to approximately $322 per resident and $812 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Lebanon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Lebanon, OR:	$322
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lebanon is $322 per year, which is $142 less than the national average and $228 less than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lebanon:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $664 more than in Lebanon.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $77 less than in Lebanon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lebanon	Cost per Lebanon Resident
Murder	$1.66 million	$56
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.18 million	$40
Robbery	$409,194	$14
Assault	$1.06 million	$36
Kidnapping	$107,793	$4
Vehicle Theft	$471,438	$16
Burglary	$596,277	$20
Theft	$2.16 million	$73
Arson	$176,337	$6
Vandalism	$1.30 million	$44
Animal Cruelty	$20,198	$1
Drug Crimes	$227,799	$8
Identity Theft	$154,485	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$9,521,423	$322

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon totals $17,149,138 ($581 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,670,561 ($903 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 Lebanon 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 central 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 have the same problem. Of Lebanon’s 29,531 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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Lebanon 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 Lebanon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.252
Robbery	0.4405
Rape	0.6580
Murder	0.0299
Total Violent Crime	2.380 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.14
Vehicle Theft	1.031
Burglary	2.226
Arson	0.2473
Total Property Crime	17.65 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0602
Drug Crimes	1.043
Vandalism	6.139
Identity Theft	0.6759
Animal Cruelty	0.0925
Total "Other" Rate	8.010 (C+)

Individual Lebanon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sodaville, OR	B-	C+	C+
Waterloo, OR	B	B	B+
Tallman, OR	C+	C+	C-
Spicer, OR	C	B+	C-
Plainview, OR	B+	A-	B+
Crabtree, OR	B-	B+	C-
Lacomb, OR	C+	B+	D+
Liberty, OR	B-	B+	C
Brownsville, OR	B	B+	B-
Tangent, OR	C	B+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lebanon 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
Dix Hills, NY	A	B+	B+
Angleton, TX	C	C	C
East Chicago, IN	D-	F	F
Atlantic Beach, FL	A+	A	A
Belmont, MA	B-	B+	B+
El Cerrito, CA	C-	D	D
Owatonna, MN	B	B+	B+
Parrish, FL	A+	A+	A+
Paris, TX	D	D-	D-
Pacific Palisades, CA	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Lebanon 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 Lebanon, OR average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lebanon schools on SchoolGrade

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