You are going to Oregon soon and want to know the areas to avoid in Eugene, the worst and best areas to stay.

If you are wondering about the “Emerald City”:

• Is it a safe city?
• What is its crime rate?
• Where are the most dangerous neighborhoods in Eugene?
• What are the best neighborhoods to stay?

So here is the 2024 Eugene City Safety Guide. At the end of the article, you will find my hotel recommendations in the best areas to stay in Eugene.

This guide summarizes web data: Newspaper articles, forums, statistics and rankings (FBI, worldatlas, numbeo.com, worldpopulationreview, neighborhoodscout.com, areavibes). A simple summary of information available on the web, it does not contain any judgment or discriminatory remarks.

Is Eugene safe in 2024?

In 2024, Eugene is not among the most dangerous cities in the United States even if its crime rate remains high (see below).

Globally, according to the latest Numbeo ranking , Eugene has a crime index of 48.45 , which places it in the middle range.

In comparison, Eugene is safer than Cebu , Ho Chi Minh City , Barcelona or Bordeaux in France and than American cities like Portland , Sacramento , Orlando , Dallas , Kansas City or Phoenix.

We can therefore consider that Eugene is a generally safe city but which has certain neighborhoods where crime is higher than average.

What is the crime rate in Eugene?

According to the latest statistics, the numbers clearly show that the rate of violent and property crimes in Eugene is higher than the average for Oregon and the United States. And when comparing Eugene to cities of similar size, its overall crime rate is also significantly higher than average.

When it comes to violent crimes alone, Eugene had a total of 662 violent crimes over 1 year. This represents a rate of 377,4 violent crimes per 100 residents. By comparison, the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Eugene are 000 in 1, while the average in Oregon is 264,9 in 1.

Eugene's violent crime rate is also 2,07% higher than the national rate of 369,8 per 100 residents.

While these numbers may be concerning, it is important to keep in mind that crime rates can vary from neighborhood to neighborhood in Eugene and some areas may be safer than others (see list below). below).

Map of Eugene neighborhoods

Eugene, the 2nd largest city in Oregon, has 170 inhabitants and is divided into 000 neighborhoods.

To identify areas to avoid in Eugene, as well as the best neighborhoods to stay in (listed below), here is the Google map where you can locate them.

Most dangerous neighborhoods in Eugene

According to the latest statistics, here are the 5 most dangerous neighborhoods in Eugene ranked by the number of violent crimes per 100 residents compared to the violent crime average in Eugene.

West University

With just over 8000 residents, this neighborhood recorded a violent crime rate of 604 crimes per 100 residents, which is 000% higher than the city average.

University Of Oregon Campus

With a population of just over 3000 residents, this neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 556 crimes per 100 residents, which is 000% higher than the average in Eugene.

Trainsong

With a population of approximately 1 residents, this neighborhood recorded a violent crime rate of 300 crimes per 503 residents, which is 100% higher than average.

West Eugene

With 4 residents, this neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 400 crimes per 498 residents (100% higher than average).

Active Bethel

With a population of approximately 26, this neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 225 crimes per 494 residents (100% higher than average).

Areas to Avoid at Night in Eugene

Less dangerous than the 5 districts mentioned above, here are 5 areas to avoid late at night in Eugene if you are traveling alone.

• Downtown Eugene
• Whiteaker
• River Road
• Southern University
• Far West

Is the college campus an area to avoid in Eugene?

The University of Oregon campus is not among the safest universities in the United States (see its ranking on american-school-search.com ). This area is among the least safe neighborhoods in Eugene (see ranking above).

Best Areas to Stay in Eugene

For people who want to settle in Eugene, the best and safest areas are:

• Loraine
• Crest Drive
• Southeast Eugene
• Cal Young
• Laurel Hill Valley
• South Hills West
• Alvadore
• fairmount
• Fir Grove
• Willakenzie West
• Santa Clara Northwest
• Coburg
• Melvin Miller Park
• Harlow North

Where to stay in Eugene for a tourist trip?

The 2 favorite neighborhoods for tourists staying in Eugene are:

• The city center (even if the crime rate is a little higher than the city average) because this is where the shops, restaurants, bars and other entertainment are located.
• Market district which is a true paradise for shopping enthusiasts. It is home to a variety of stores and businesses, from clothing and accessory boutiques to antique stores. In addition, there are upscale restaurants, small local cuisine restaurants and quaint cafes.

Here's a hotel with a perfect central location, very close to the Market District: Graduate Eugene