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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$273,252

Cost of Crime™ for Westlake, OR

In 2025, crime will cost $1,740 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Westlake ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Westlake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Westlake is 89.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Westlake Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Westlake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 4 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Westlake, OR see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Westlake, OR

The total projected cost of crime in Westlake for 2025 is $273,252. This translates to approximately $799 per resident and $1,740 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Westlake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.3%

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

Westlake, OR:	$799
Tualatin, OR:	$986
Monmouth, OR:	$245
Oregon:	$550
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Westlake is $799 per year, which is $335 more than the national average and $249 more than Oregon's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Westlake:

In Tualatin, OR, crime costs $986 per person, which is $187 more than in Westlake.
In Monmouth, OR, crime costs $245 per person, which is $554 less than in Westlake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Westlake	Cost per Westlake Resident
Murder	$51,825	$152
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,512	$45
Robbery	$6,704	$20
Assault	$14,979	$44
Kidnapping	$3,285	$10
Vehicle Theft	$18,683	$55
Burglary	$9,346	$27
Theft	$117,183	$343
Arson	$3,205	$9
Vandalism	$23,551	$69
Animal Cruelty	$470	$1
Drug Crimes	$4,063	$12
Identity Theft	$4,444	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$273,252	$799

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Westlake, 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 Westlake totals $424,796 ($1,242 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $698,048 ($2,041 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 Westlake 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 city 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 Westlake’s 342 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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Westlake 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 Westlake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.525
Robbery	0.6232
Rape	0.7481
Murder	0.0806
Total Violent Crime	2.977 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	66.16
Vehicle Theft	3.528
Burglary	3.013
Arson	0.3880
Total Property Crime	73.09 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1584
Drug Crimes	1.606
Vandalism	9.639
Identity Theft	1.679
Animal Cruelty	0.1860
Total "Other" Rate	13.27 (D)

Individual Westlake Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
North Beach, OR	D	B-	D
Dunes City, OR	B	C	B-
Glenada, OR	C-	B	C
Florence, OR	D	C	D
Heceta Junction, OR	C-	C+	C
Mapleton, OR	F	F	F
Heceta Beach, OR	B-	C+	C+
Minerva, OR	D+	C	D
Gardiner, OR	F	C	F
Swisshome, OR	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Westlake 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
Gladesboro, VA	B	A-	A-
South Westport, MA	A	C+	C+
South Sutton, NH	A	A	A
South Danby, NY	A-	C	C
South Bombay, NY	C+	D-	D-
Sharon, KS	F	D	D
Highland Spring, KY	C+	B-	B-
Hannover, ND	B-	C+	C+
Hanersville, OH	B-	C+	C+
Glenover, NE	C-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Westlake 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 Westlake, OR average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Westlake schools on SchoolGrade

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