Yamhill, OR Crime Rate & Safety
Last updated: October 24, 2026
Lower crime than 98% of major U.S. cities
Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated October 2026
Summary: Yamhill, OR Crime Rate (2026)
Yamhill, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 52% below the national average. Yamhill has lower crime than 98% of major U.S. cities (population 50,000+).
Data source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) & local law enforcement agencies. Last updated: October 24, 2026.
Is Yamhill Safe?
Yes — Yamhill is very safe
A very safe city with well below-average crime rates overall.
Yamhill has a crime rate that is 52% below the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 623.
Crime Index Comparison
100 = national average. Calibrated to reflect actual crime severity.
Your Chance of Being a Victim
Violent Crime
1 in 623
chance per year
National average: 1 in 263
58% lower than national average
Property Crime
1 in 148
chance per year
National average: 1 in 55
63% lower than national average
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Yamhill Crime Breakdown
Estimated crime rates based on FBI UCR data, calibrated to city-level crime score.
| Crime Type | Index | vs National | Risk Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | ||||
|
Murder
|
41 | -59% | Low | |
|
Assault
|
27 | -73% | Low | |
|
Robbery
|
82 | -18% | Average | |
|
Rape
|
74 | -26% | Low | |
| Property Crime | ||||
|
Burglary
|
57 | -43% | Low | |
|
Larceny / Theft
|
33 | -67% | Low | |
|
Vehicle Theft
|
19 | -81% | Low | |
Violent vs Property Crime
Crime Index by Category
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Yamhill, OR?
Yamhill, OR has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 52% below the national average. Yamhill has lower crime than 98% of major U.S. cities (population 50,000+). Residents face approximately a 1 in 623 chance of being a victim of violent crime per year and a 1 in 148 chance for property crime.
Is Yamhill, OR safe to live in?
Yamhill is generally considered a safe place to live, earning a crime grade of A. However, safety varies significantly by neighborhood. Researching specific neighborhoods before moving to or visiting Yamhill is strongly recommended.
What is the violent crime rate in Yamhill?
The estimated violent crime rate in Yamhill is 160.6 per 100,000 residents, which is 58% lower than the national average. This means residents have roughly a 1 in 623 chance of becoming a violent crime victim each year. Key violent crime rates include: murder at 2.1 per 100K (59% below average); aggravated assault at 73.0 per 100K (73% below average); robbery at 60.8 per 100K (18% below average).
What is the property crime rate in Yamhill?
The estimated property crime rate in Yamhill is 676.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 63% lower than the national average. Residents have roughly a 1 in 148 chance of being a property crime victim per year. Key property crime rates include: burglary at 153.6 per 100K (43% below average); larceny/theft at 462.6 per 100K (67% below average); vehicle theft at 60.6 per 100K (81% below average).
How does Yamhill crime compare to the national average?
Yamhill's overall crime rate is 52% below the national average as of 2026. The biggest concern is robbery (18% below average), while vehicle theft is 81% below average. Compared to other major U.S. cities, Yamhill has lower crime than 98% of them.
Is Yamhill safe to visit?
Yamhill is generally safe for visitors and tourists. Property crime (theft, vehicle break-ins) is 63% below average, which is typically the main concern for tourists. Avoid leaving valuables in vehicles, stay aware of your surroundings in unfamiliar areas, and stick to well-traveled neighborhoods.
How does Yamhill crime compare to the rest of Oregon?
Oregon as a whole has crime that is 14% above the national average. Yamhill's crime rate is 52% below the national average, making it safer the typical Oregon city.
What type of crime is most common in Yamhill?
Larceny/theft is the most common crime in Yamhill, with an estimated rate of 462.6 incidents per 100,000 residents. This is 67% below the national average for this crime type. Overall, property crime (677 per 100K) is more prevalent than violent crime (161 per 100K) in Yamhill, which is consistent with national trends.