Neighborhood Crime Report
Central Area
Salem, OR
A-
Crime Score
Very low crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
169
69% above avg
Robbery
163
63% above avg
Burglary
148
48% above avg
Larceny/Theft
177
77% above avg
Vehicle Theft
176
76% above avg
Demographics
$423,901
Average Home
$48,567
Average Income
2,675
Population
30.0
Average Age
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Central Area Details
Central Area, Salem Crime Information
Salem, OR neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
A-
Central Area
Salem, OR
Crime Score: A- – Very low crime
Updated yesterday at 10:32pm
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2,675
Population
$48,567
Median Income
$423,901
Median Home Value
30.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
169
Robbery
163
Burglary
148
Larceny/Theft
177
Vehicle Theft
176
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$423,901
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
21.4%
Renter Occupied
78.6%
Cost of Living
↓
12% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-10%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-11%
🚗 Transportation
-15%
🏥 Healthcare
-17%
💡 Utilities
-13%
Demographics
Education Level
25.2%
High School+
18.0%
Bachelor's+
7.8%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
81.0%
Black/African American
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Asian
5.1%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
46° / 34°F
Summer (Jul)
82° / 52°F
🌧️
39.9"
Annual Rain
❄️
7.0"
Annual Snow
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About Central Area
Central Area is a neighborhood located in Salem, OR. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 2,675 residents with a median household income of $48,567.
Safety Tips
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
- Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities