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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$107,514

Cost of Crime™ for Meacham, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,154 per household.

More cost data

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Meacham ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Meacham's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Meacham is 26.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Meacham Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Meacham varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Meacham, OR see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Meacham, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Meacham for 2025 is $107,514. This translates to approximately $441 per resident and $1,154 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Meacham. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Meacham, OR:	$441
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meacham is $441 per year, which is $24 less than the national average and $110 less than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Meacham:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $545 more than in Meacham.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $195 less than in Meacham

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Meacham	Cost per Meacham Resident
Murder	$38,184	$156
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,520	$43
Robbery	$3,362	$14
Assault	$7,726	$32
Kidnapping	$1,961	$8
Vehicle Theft	$15,375	$63
Burglary	$4,267	$17
Theft	$15,560	$64
Arson	$1,613	$7
Vandalism	$4,158	$17
Animal Cruelty	$229	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,359	$14
Identity Theft	$1,200	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$107,514	$441

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meacham, 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 Meacham totals $306,778 ($1,257 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $414,292 ($1,698 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 Meacham 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 Meacham’s 244 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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Meacham 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 Meacham residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.103
Robbery	0.4380
Rape	0.7110
Murder	0.0833
Total Violent Crime	2.335 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.31
Vehicle Theft	4.069
Burglary	1.928
Arson	0.2737
Total Property Crime	18.58 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1325
Drug Crimes	1.861
Vandalism	2.385
Identity Theft	0.6355
Animal Cruelty	0.1268
Total "Other" Rate	5.141 (B+)

Individual Meacham Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Thorn Hollow, OR	B-	B+	C+
Cayuse, OR	B-	B+	C+
Gibbon, OR	B-	B+	C+
Adams, OR	B-	A-	C-
Pilot Rock, OR	C	B-	D+
Pendleton, OR	D	C-	D+
Athena, OR	B-	B-	C+
Rieth, OR	D-	D+	F
Weston, OR	C+	B	C
Myrick, OR	C+	B	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Meacham is similar 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
Annandale On Hudson, NY	A-	C-	C-
Arona, PA	A	A+	A+
Argus, PA	A-	A	A
Willow Island, WV	A	A+	A+
Arcola, MO	F	C-	C-
Willow Valley, IN	B+	B+	B+
Arapahoe, CO	D-	D-	D-
Aquone, NC	C-	C-	C-
Byron, MO	B-	B	B
Zittau, WI	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Meacham is safer than the Oregon state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Meacham, OR average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Meacham schools on SchoolGrade

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