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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$660,674

Cost of Crime™ for Selma, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $861 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Selma 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 Selma's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Selma is 26.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Selma Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Selma varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 74 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Selma, OR see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Selma, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Selma for 2025 is $660,674. This translates to approximately $374 per resident and $861 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Selma. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Selma, OR:	$374
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Selma is $374 per year, which is $90 less than the national average and $176 less than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Selma:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $612 more than in Selma.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $129 less than in Selma

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Selma	Cost per Selma Resident
Murder	$149,249	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$79,248	$45
Robbery	$37,729	$21
Assault	$95,991	$54
Kidnapping	$19,089	$11
Vehicle Theft	$18,637	$11
Burglary	$36,249	$21
Theft	$95,950	$54
Arson	$14,674	$8
Vandalism	$64,784	$37
Animal Cruelty	$2,285	$1
Drug Crimes	$26,467	$15
Identity Theft	$20,323	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$660,674	$374

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Selma, 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 Selma totals $1,414,522 ($801 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,075,197 ($1,175 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 Selma 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 northwest 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 Selma’s 1,766 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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Selma 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 Selma residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.893
Robbery	0.6792
Rape	0.7401
Murder	0.0450
Total Violent Crime	3.357 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.49
Vehicle Theft	0.6815
Burglary	2.263
Arson	0.3441
Total Property Crime	13.78 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1783
Drug Crimes	2.026
Vandalism	5.135
Identity Theft	1.487
Animal Cruelty	0.1749
Total "Other" Rate	9.001 (C)

Individual Selma Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kerby, OR	C+	C	B-
Wonder, OR	C+	B-	C+
Cave Junction, OR	D+	D	D+
Wilderville, OR	B	B	B
Takilma, OR	C-	C-	D
Murphy, OR	C+	B-	C-
O'Brien, OR	C-	C-	C-
Williams, OR	D+	D	D
Grants Pass, OR	C	B-	C-
Merlin, OR	C+	B-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Selma 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
Cathro, MI	B+	C	C
Swanton, MD	C	D+	D+
Spiveys Corner, NC	C-	C	C
Tillery Crossroads, AL	B-	C+	C+
Cornersville, TN	C	D+	D+
Hunker, PA	A-	A	A
Wellston, MO	F	F	F
Clayton, WI	B	B-	B-
Castorland, NY	A	A-	A-
Cape Carteret, NC	F	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Selma 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 Selma, OR average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Selma schools on SchoolGrade

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