Tualatin, OR Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Tualatin, OR Crime & Safety

Is Tualatin, OR safe to live in?

Tualatin earns an overall crime grade of B+ at the city level, and when you drill down to the neighborhood level, the picture becomes even more impressive: 100% of the five analyzed neighborhoods received an A-range grade — two of them (Byrom and Ibach) earned a perfect A+, while Martinazzi Woods, Midwest, and East Tualatin each hold a solid Grade A. That means not a single neighborhood in the analysis fell into the B, C, D, or F tier. By comparison, most U.S. cities of similar size see 30–50% of neighborhoods graded C or below. Tualatin's city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe (A), placing it well above national norms for suburban Oregon communities.

What is the crime rate in Tualatin compared to other cities?

Rather than citing raw numeric scores, the most meaningful way to benchmark Tualatin is through its grade distribution. With 100% of neighborhoods graded A and zero neighborhoods graded B through F, Tualatin sits in a rare tier of American suburbs. The city's median household income of $92,454 and unemployment rate of 4.6% correlate strongly with its low crime environment — research consistently links higher income stability and low unemployment to reduced property and violent crime rates. Tualatin's poverty rate of 10.3% is relatively modest for a Pacific Northwest city, further supporting its favorable crime profile. In short, Tualatin outperforms the vast majority of similarly sized Oregon cities on every measured safety dimension.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Tualatin?

Every neighborhood analyzed in Tualatin qualifies as safe, but two stand out at the very top:

• Byrom (Grade A+) — Home to approximately 2,324 residents with a median household income of $101,585. Byrom's A+ designation places it in the top safety tier across the entire city.
• Ibach (Grade A+) — With a population of about 3,026 and the highest median income in the analysis at $184,126, Ibach combines economic strength with exceptional safety outcomes.
• Martinazzi Woods (Grade A) — A neighborhood of roughly 3,060 residents and a median income of $99,371, earning a strong Grade A for low criminal activity.
• Midwest (Grade A) — A smaller enclave of 1,503 residents with a median income of $100,106, also graded A for safety.
• East Tualatin (Grade A) — The most populous neighborhood analyzed at 6,362 residents and a median income of $88,493, still achieving a Grade A safety rating despite its larger population base.

Notably, even the neighborhoods listed as relatively higher crime within Tualatin — East Tualatin and Midwest — still carry Grade A ratings, underscoring how uniformly safe the city is across its geography.

Which Tualatin neighborhoods have the most crime?

In a city where every neighborhood grades out at an A, the concept of a "high crime" area requires important context. The neighborhoods identified as comparatively higher within Tualatin — East Tualatin, Midwest, and Martinazzi Woods — each still hold Grade A safety ratings. East Tualatin, the largest of the three at 6,362 residents, naturally sees more total incidents simply due to its population size, but its per-capita crime rate remains low enough to sustain an A grade. Midwest, with just 1,503 residents, and Martinazzi Woods, at 3,060 residents, follow a similar pattern. None of these areas would be considered high-crime by any regional or national standard — they are simply the least exceptional in a city where all neighborhoods are exceptional.

Is Tualatin a good place to buy a home or raise a family?

The data strongly supports Tualatin as a family-friendly, investment-worthy community. Consider these key figures together:

• Overall Crime Grade: B+ with a city-wide safety classification of Very Safe (A)
• Median Home Value: $442,831 — reflecting demand for housing in a safe, amenity-rich suburb
• Median Household Income: $92,454 — well above the Oregon state median
• Unemployment Rate: 4.6% — indicating a stable local labor market
• 100% of neighborhoods graded A or A+ — no weak spots on the crime map

Families looking for top-tier safety in the Portland metro area will find that neighborhoods like Ibach (Grade A+, median income $184,126) and Byrom (Grade A+, median income $101,585) offer some of the most secure residential environments in Washington County. The median rent of $1,408 also provides a relatively accessible entry point for renters who want to experience the city before committing to homeownership.

How does Tualatin's population density affect crime?

Tualatin's population density of 1,287 residents per square mile places it in a moderate suburban density range — dense enough to support walkable commercial corridors and community amenities, but spread out enough to avoid the crime pressures often associated with high-density urban cores. Research in criminology suggests that mid-density suburbs in this range, particularly those with median incomes above $80,000 like Tualatin's $92,454, tend to maintain low property and violent crime rates. Tualatin's data bears this out: at 1,287 people per square mile, all five analyzed neighborhoods still achieve Grade A safety ratings, suggesting the city has successfully balanced growth with community safety infrastructure.

How can I use Tualatin's crime map to make smarter safety decisions?

Tualatin's crime map is most useful not for identifying dangerous zones — because, statistically, all five neighborhoods carry an A-range grade — but for tracking the types and timing of incidents that do occur. Even in very safe cities, property crimes like vehicle break-ins or package theft can cluster around specific commercial corridors or peak during certain seasons. By filtering the map by crime category and date range, residents in areas like East Tualatin (the most populous neighborhood at 6,362 residents) can spot any emerging micro-trends before they escalate. For the most current incident data, the Tualatin Police Department publishes regular updates and community alerts. Pairing official department data with interactive tools gives you the clearest, most actionable picture of safety in your specific block or zip code.