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

Crime per Capita in West Eugene

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in West Eugene.

 

West Eugene, Eugene, OR Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$3.62 million

Cost of Crime™ for West Eugene, Eugene, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $2,199 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. West Eugene ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of neighborhoods but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to West Eugene's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in West Eugene is 107.9 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Eugene Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Eugene varies by area - ranging from 1 in 5 in the east areas to 1 in 19 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of West Eugene, Eugene, OR see the most incidents - about 164 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Eugene, Eugene, OR

The total projected cost of crime in West Eugene for 2025 is $3,615,729. This translates to approximately $1,133 per resident and $2,199 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.1% of the median household income in West Eugene. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Eugene Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

West Eugene, Eugene, OR: $1133
Northwest, Portland, OR: $1177
Rock Creek, Clackamas, OR: $260
Oregon: $550
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Eugene is $1,133 per year, which is $669 more than the national average and $583 more than Eugene's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West Eugene:
  • In Northwest, Portland, OR, crime costs $1,177 per person, which is $44 more than in West Eugene.
  • In Rock Creek, Clackamas, OR, crime costs $260 per person, which is $874 less than in West Eugene

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Eugene for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to West Eugene
Cost per West Eugene Resident
Murder
$592,205
$186
Rape/Sexual Assault
$151,285
$47
Robbery
$123,386
$39
Assault
$486,415
$152
Kidnapping
$17,619
$6
Vehicle Theft
$400,550
$126
Burglary
$217,296
$68
Theft
$891,994
$280
Arson
$32,283
$10
Vandalism
$533,197
$167
Animal Cruelty
$5,976
$2
Drug Crimes
$59,023
$19
Identity Theft
$104,500
$33
Total Cost of Crime
$3,615,729
$1,133

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Eugene, Eugene, 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 West Eugene totals $4,838,952 ($1,517 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,454,681 ($2,650 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 West Eugene 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 central part of the neighborhood 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, of which West Eugene has 3, have the same problem. Of West Eugene’s 3,190 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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West Eugene 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 West Eugene residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.309
Robbery
1.230
Rape
0.7822
Murder
0.0988
Total Violent Crime
7.420 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
53.99
Vehicle Theft
8.109
Burglary
7.510
Arson
0.4191
Total Property Crime
70.03 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0911
Drug Crimes
2.501
Vandalism
23.40
Identity Theft
4.232
Animal Cruelty
0.2532
Total "Other" Rate
30.47 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in West Eugene is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to West Eugene.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
C
F
F
C-
F
F
D-
F
D-
B
D-
D-
D+
F
C-
B+
C-
C+
A
B-
C-
A
C-
D-
A-
D-
D
A-
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

West Eugene is higher 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
A
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A+
A+
D+
C-
C-
F
F
F
C
D-
D-
C
B
B
B
B+
B+
C
D
D
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, West Eugene is less safe than the Oregon state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in West Eugene, Eugene, OR average SchoolGrade of C+, with 37% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See West Eugene schools on SchoolGrade

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