The Oregon city of Hillsboro is well-known for its IT sector, scenic parks, and cultural diversity. Having said that, it does have its share of crime problems. Tourists and locals alike should be wary of areas in Hillsboro with disproportionately high crime rates.
This post will go over the five Hillsboro neighborhoods that have the highest crime rates. We will examine crime kinds, crime rates, and victim likelihood. We will also provide you with safety recommendations and information about the neighborhood’s history, demographics, and attractions.
Orenco
Located in Hillsboro’s southern section, this region is near the intersection of SE 82nd Avenue and SE 136th Avenue. With an average household income of $70,000, this place is home to over 4,000 people.
This area has a higher crime rate than 87% of Oregon communities, with 35.61 crimes per 1,000 people. The odds of becoming a victim of any kind of crime, whether violent or property-related, are 1 in 28.
While there are some single-family homes and townhouses in the area, the majority of residents live in rental units due to lower earnings. There is also an animal shelter, a grocery store, a hardware store, a computer store, and a body shop in the neighborhood.
Sewell
Located in Hillsboro’s western half, this region is close to the intersection of SE 82nd Avenue and SE 136th Avenue. About 3,000 people are living here, and the average household makes around $60,000.
With 36.47 crimes per 1,000 people, this area has a higher crime rate than 88% of Oregon communities. Here, you have a 1 in 27 chance of being a victim of a violent or property crime.
The majority of the residents here are renters with lower salaries. Additionally, you can find duplexes and single-family homes. The neighborhood also boasts a coffee shop, an animal clinic, an auto parts store, and a pizzeria.
North Witch Hazel
In northern Hillsboro, near the intersection of NE 82nd and NE 136th avenues, is this location. The average household income is $50,000, and there are about 2,000 people living here.
With 38.64 crimes per 1,000 people, this area has a higher crime rate than 89% of Oregon neighborhoods. Victims of violent or property crimes have a 1 in 26 probability of occurring here.
Some single-family homes and townhouses coexist with low-income families and tenants in this neighborhood.
North Reedville
Located in Hillsboro’s northeast, this region is around the intersection of NE 132nd Avenue and NE 82nd Avenue. With 34.77 crimes per 1,000 people, this area has a higher crime rate than 86% of Oregon communities. In this area, 1 out of every 29 people will be victims of a violent or property crime.
The median household income is $80,000 and the population is close to 5,000. Older residences constructed before WWII are home to the majority of the population, who are mostly low-income families and tenants.
There is an antique shop, a veterans hospital, and an assisted living facility in the area, among other businesses that cater to the elderly and veterans.
East City Center
Located in Hillsboro’s eastern half, this region is around the intersection of SE 82nd Avenue and SE 136th Avenue. The median household income is $40,000, and the population is close to 1,500.
With 40.02 crimes per 1,000 people, this area has a higher crime rate than 90% of Oregon communities. The odds of becoming a victim of any kind of crime—physical or otherwise—are one in twenty-five.
This neighborhood is home to a mix of low-income families, renters, and individuals in single-family houses and apartments. There is a supermarket, drugstore, bank, and post office in the area.