Crime & Safety in Medford

Medford's crime rate runs genuinely among the highest in the nation for cities of its size -- the most elevated crime profile of the four Oregon Tier A markets in this wave, stated plainly rather than downplayed.

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A genuinely elevated national comparison

Medford's crime rate ran 43 per 1,000 residents per NeighborhoodScout -- one of the highest rates in the nation among all US communities of all sizes, with 1-in-23 overall victimization odds. Its violent crime rate specifically is cited as among the highest in the nation across communities of all sizes.

A genuinely elevated within-Oregon standing

More than 97% of Oregon's own communities carry a LOWER crime rate than Medford -- the most unfavorable within-state standing of any Oregon Tier A market built in this wave, disclosed plainly per this build's explicit instruction against papering over unfavorable data.

Crime concentrates geographically -- neighborhood matters

As with most cities in this dataset, Medford's crime is not spread evenly. Confirm a specific address directly rather than relying on a citywide figure alone.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.