Crime & Safety in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego's crime data shows a real, genuinely favorable profile -- an A+ safety grade and a crime index 50% below the national average -- consistent with its reputation as an affluent, family-oriented Portland-metro suburb.
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Learn moreA genuinely favorable overall safety profile
Lake Oswego's 2026 crime index ran 50 (50% below the national average) with an A+ safety grade per one cited source, and an overall crime rate of approximately 12 per 1,000 residents -- a real, favorable comparison.
Violent crime runs well below the national average
Violent crime specifically ran approximately 8.4 per 1,000, well below the national average of 22.7 -- a real, disclosed favorable figure for families prioritizing safety.
A cited top-100-safest-cities ranking
Lake Oswego is cited as safer than approximately 83% of Oregon cities and 68% of US cities, and was ranked among the 100 safest cities in America (84th) by one cited source.
Key takeaways
- Lake Oswego's crime index runs 50% below the national average, with an A+ safety grade per one cited source.
- Violent crime runs well below the national average (8.4 vs. 22.7 per 1,000).
- Lake Oswego was ranked among the 100 safest cities in America by one cited source.
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