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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$400,362

Cost of Crime™ for South Scappoose, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $910 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. South Scappoose ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to South Scappoose's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Scappoose is 24.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Scappoose Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Scappoose varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 55 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of South Scappoose, OR see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Scappoose, OR

The total projected cost of crime in South Scappoose for 2025 is $400,362. This translates to approximately $335 per resident and $910 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in South Scappoose. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

South Scappoose, OR:	$335
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Scappoose is $335 per year, which is $129 less than the national average and $216 less than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Scappoose:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $651 more than in South Scappoose.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $89 less than in South Scappoose

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Scappoose	Cost per South Scappoose Resident
Murder	$72,814	$61
Rape/Sexual Assault	$54,282	$45
Robbery	$19,416	$16
Assault	$44,154	$37
Kidnapping	$8,733	$7
Vehicle Theft	$44,476	$37
Burglary	$26,842	$22
Theft	$52,893	$44
Arson	$8,248	$7
Vandalism	$50,640	$42
Animal Cruelty	$792	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,711	$11
Identity Theft	$4,360	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$400,362	$335

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Scappoose, 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 Scappoose totals $765,114 ($640 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,165,476 ($974 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 Scappoose 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 South Scappoose’s 1,196 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 Scappoose 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 Scappoose residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.285
Robbery	0.5161
Rape	0.7485
Murder	0.0324
Total Violent Crime	2.583 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.539
Vehicle Theft	2.402
Burglary	2.474
Arson	0.2856
Total Property Crime	13.70 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1204
Drug Crimes	1.437
Vandalism	5.927
Identity Theft	0.4709
Animal Cruelty	0.0896
Total "Other" Rate	8.044 (C+)

Individual South Scappoose Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Scappoose, OR	C+	B	C
Holbrook, OR	D+	C	D
Warren, OR	C	B-	D+
Sara, WA	C	B+	B-
St. Helens, OR	D	C+	D
Linnton, OR	D+	C	D
Yankton, OR	C+	B	C-
North Plains, OR	D+	C-	D-
Ridgefield, WA	D+	B	C-
Columbia City, OR	B	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Scappoose 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
East Hazel Crest, IL	D	D	D
Alburg, VT	B-	B-	B-
Blue River, WI	C+	A-	A-
Mooreland, IN	A-	A	A
Milton, TN	C	B-	B-
Mound City, MO	D+	D	D
Nageezi, NM	F	D-	D-
Nelson, OH	A-	A	A
New Park, PA	A+	A+	A+
Odebolt, IA	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, South Scappoose 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 South Scappoose, OR average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See South Scappoose schools on SchoolGrade

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