Crime & Safety in Tigard
Tigard's crime data carries a real, disclosed and important nuance: the city's overall index runs elevated, but most of that figure traces specifically to the Washington Square commercial corridor's large daytime population, not a uniformly elevated citywide pattern.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed elevated overall index
Tigard's overall NeighborhoodScout crime rate ran 37 per 1,000 residents -- more than 96% of Oregon communities carry a lower rate per this comparative measure. The odds of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime run roughly 1 in 27.
The real driver: Washington Square's massive daytime population
Most of Tigard's elevated crime figures trace back to the northern commercial corridor centered on Washington Square, one of the busiest retail destinations in the entire Portland metro, drawing a daytime population that approaches 100,000 people on peak days -- a real, disclosed geographic concentration.
Not a uniformly elevated citywide pattern
This record states plainly that Tigard's residential neighborhoods away from the Washington Square commercial corridor should not be assumed to carry the same elevated crime figures as the citywide index alone might suggest.
Key takeaways
- Tigard's overall NeighborhoodScout crime index runs elevated (37 per 1,000).
- Most of this elevated figure traces specifically to the Washington Square commercial corridor's massive daytime population (~100,000 on peak days).
- Crime is not uniformly distributed citywide -- confirm neighborhood-specific data for a target address.
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