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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$719,590

Cost of Crime™ for South Beach, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,095 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. South Beach ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to South Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Beach is 32.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Beach Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Beach varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 47 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of South Beach, OR see the most incidents - about 20 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Beach, OR

The total projected cost of crime in South Beach for 2025 is $719,590. This translates to approximately $448 per resident and $1,095 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in South Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Beach Compared to Other Cities?

South Beach, OR:	$448
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Beach is $448 per year, which is $17 less than the national average and $103 less than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Beach:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $538 more than in South Beach.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $202 less than in South Beach

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Beach	Cost per South Beach Resident
Murder	$98,260	$61
Rape/Sexual Assault	$71,125	$44
Robbery	$46,421	$29
Assault	$99,008	$62
Kidnapping	$17,617	$11
Vehicle Theft	$101,099	$63
Burglary	$83,484	$52
Theft	$59,705	$37
Arson	$16,616	$10
Vandalism	$116,001	$72
Animal Cruelty	$1,180	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,675	$2
Identity Theft	$6,399	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$719,590	$448

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Beach, 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 Beach totals $1,045,009 ($650 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,764,599 ($1,097 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 Beach 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 northeast 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 South Beach’s 1,608 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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South Beach 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 South Beach residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.144
Robbery	0.9178
Rape	0.7295
Murder	0.0325
Total Violent Crime	3.824 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.169
Vehicle Theft	4.060
Burglary	5.724
Arson	0.4279
Total Property Crime	17.38 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1807
Drug Crimes	0.2249
Vandalism	10.10
Identity Theft	0.5141
Animal Cruelty	0.0992
Total "Other" Rate	11.12 (D+)

Individual South Beach Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Yaquina, OR	D+	D-	C
Newport, OR	D-	D	D-
Seal Rock, OR	C	D+	C
Moody, OR	D-	D+	D-
Fruitvale, OR	D	D-	D+
Toledo, OR	D	F	D+
Elk City, OR	C+	D	B+
Beverly Beach, OR	F	F	D-
Waldport, OR	D+	D	D+
Wakonda Beach, OR	C-	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Beach 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
Alexis, NC	C-	B	B
Stewart, OH	C-	C+	C+
Stoney Point, LA	C	D+	D+
Surrey, ND	A	B	B
Tye, TX	F	F	F
Underwood, IA	A+	A+	A+
Wauregan, CT	B+	A	A
West Alexander, PA	B+	B	B
Colmesneil, TX	D+	D-	D-
China, ME	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, South Beach 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 Beach, OR average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See South Beach schools on SchoolGrade

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