Crime per Capita in South Albany
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Albany.
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B
Overall Crime Grade™
A- |
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B |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$1.31 million
Cost of Crime™ for South Albany, Albany, OR
In 2025, crime will cost $726 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Albany 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 South Albany, Albany, OR Safe?
The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. South Albany ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of neighborhoods but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to South Albany's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in South Albany is 28.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Albany Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Albany varies by area - ranging from 1 in 22 in the southwest areas to 1 in 83 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of South Albany, Albany, OR see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in South Albany, Albany, OR
The total projected cost of crime in South Albany for 2025 is $1,305,408. This translates to approximately $339 per resident and $726 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in South Albany. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%
How Much Does Crime Cost in South Albany Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| South Albany, Albany, OR: | $339 |
|---|---|
| Northwest, Portland, OR: | $1177 |
| Rock Creek, Clackamas, OR: | $260 |
| Oregon: | $550 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in South Albany is $339 per year, which is $125 less than the national average and $211 less than Albany's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South Albany:
- In Northwest, Portland, OR, crime costs $1,177 per person, which is $838 more than in South Albany.
- In Rock Creek, Clackamas, OR, crime costs $260 per person, which is $80 less than in South Albany
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Albany for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to South Albany |
Cost per South Albany Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$206,615 |
$54 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$161,979 |
$42 |
Robbery |
$51,494 |
$13 |
Assault |
$167,746 |
$44 |
Kidnapping |
$33,887 |
$9 |
Vehicle Theft |
$81,338 |
$21 |
Burglary |
$82,850 |
$22 |
Theft |
$265,473 |
$69 |
Arson |
$25,770 |
$7 |
Vandalism |
$164,417 |
$43 |
Animal Cruelty |
$3,588 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$33,737 |
$9 |
Identity Theft |
$26,513 |
$7 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,305,408 |
$339 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Albany, Albany, 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 South Albany totals $2,217,821 ($576 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,523,229 ($915 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 South Albany 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 neighborhood 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 South Albany’s 3,850 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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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 South Albany residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.517 |
Robbery |
0.4252 |
Rape |
0.6939 |
Murder |
0.0286 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.665 (A-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
13.31 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.364 |
Burglary |
2.373 |
Arson |
0.2772 |
Total Property Crime |
17.33 (B) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1452 |
Drug Crimes |
1.185 |
Vandalism |
5.978 |
Identity Theft |
0.8897 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1260 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.323 (B-) |
Individual South Albany Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in South Albany is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South Albany.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | A | A- | |
D | B- | D | |
D+ | C | C- | |
A | A+ | A- | |
A- | A+ | A- | |
C | B | C | |
D+ | B+ | D | |
F | D+ | F | |
F | C | F | |
C | B+ | C- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
South Albany is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D+ | D+ | |
D+ | D | D | |
A | A | A | |
D+ | C | C | |
C- | C+ | C+ | |
D- | D- | D- | |
F | F | F | |
A+ | B | B | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, South Albany 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 South Albany, Albany, OR average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See South Albany schools on SchoolGrade
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