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Crime Statistics for Salem Oregon in 2005


The population of Salem Oregon in 2005 was approximately 148009 people. Of the offenses known to law enforcement officers in 2005, 706 were violent crimes and 9004 were property crimes. Violent crimes in 2005 included 3 cases of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, 53 cases of forcible rape, 134 cases of robbery and 516 cases of aggravated assault. Property crimes in 2005 included 1170 cases of burglary, 6752 cases of larceny or theft and 1082 cases of motor vehicle theft.

If you divide these numbers out for comparison with other communities, there were 4.8 violent crimes per every 1000 people and there were 60.8 property crimes per 1000 people in 2005.