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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$204,446

Cost of Crime™ for Mehama, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,006 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Mehama ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of cities but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to Mehama's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mehama is 26.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mehama Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mehama varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Mehama, OR see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mehama, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Mehama for 2025 is $204,446. This translates to approximately $383 per resident and $1,006 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Mehama. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Mehama, OR:	$383
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mehama is $383 per year, which is $81 less than the national average and $168 less than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mehama:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $603 more than in Mehama.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $138 less than in Mehama

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mehama	Cost per Mehama Resident
Murder	$54,891	$103
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,328	$42
Robbery	$9,084	$17
Assault	$22,847	$43
Kidnapping	$5,580	$10
Vehicle Theft	$13,102	$25
Burglary	$12,416	$23
Theft	$32,047	$60
Arson	$4,112	$8
Vandalism	$20,512	$38
Animal Cruelty	$335	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,931	$9
Identity Theft	$2,261	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$204,446	$383

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mehama, 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 Mehama totals $481,293 ($901 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $685,738 ($1,284 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 Mehama 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 Mehama’s 534 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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Mehama 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 Mehama residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.490
Robbery	0.5408
Rape	0.6896
Murder	0.0547
Total Violent Crime	2.775 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.59
Vehicle Theft	1.584
Burglary	2.564
Arson	0.3188
Total Property Crime	16.05 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1723
Drug Crimes	1.248
Vandalism	5.377
Identity Theft	0.5470
Animal Cruelty	0.0847
Total "Other" Rate	7.429 (B-)

Individual Mehama Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lyons, OR	C	C	C-
Mill City, OR	C	B-	D+
Stayton, OR	D+	C	D
Sublimity, OR	B	B-	C+
North Santiam, OR	B	B	C+
Gates, OR	C	D+	C
Scio, OR	B-	B+	C-
Aumsville, OR	B	B-	C+
Shelburn, OR	C+	B	C-
Scotts Mills, OR	C	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mehama 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
Leesville, IN	A	A-	A-
Schellville, CA	D	F	F
Lombard, WI	B	B+	B+
Lockridge, IA	A	A-	A-
Little Walnut, OH	A	B	B
Little Sturgeon, WI	A-	A	A
Linden, IA	B-	B+	B+
Level Run, VA	C+	B	B
Letts, IN	A	B+	B+
Leshara, NE	C+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Mehama 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 Mehama, OR average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Mehama schools on SchoolGrade

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