Eugene is a city that offers a range of neighborhoods with different characteristics. There are neighborhoods where hipsters thrive, preppy places, areas where college kids hang out, and communities considered ghettos. Although Eugene is ranked as one of the best places to live in Oregon due to its entertainment and job opportunities, some neighborhoods are considered less safe than others.
In this context, we will use Saturday Night Science to determine Eugene’s most dangerous neighborhoods and those requiring more attention. We analyzed 21 neighborhoods in Eugene to find out which ones are the least safe. Although it is impossible to expect all neighborhoods to be perfect, Crest Drive stands out as the best neighborhood in Eugene.
According to our analysis, West Eugene and Trainsong are the most dangerous neighborhoods in Eugene for 2024. Whiteaker, Downtown, Active Bethel, U of O Campus, Far West, Jefferson Westside, Churchill Area, and River Road are also among the neighborhoods that could have measured up to Eugene’s reputation in terms of safety.
Here is a list of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Eugene for 2024:
1. West Eugene – Population: 4,394 – Violent Crimes Per 100k: 514 – Property Crime Per 100k: 5,273 – Median Home Value: $245,286 (5th worst) – Median Income: $51,736 (9th worst)
2. Trainsong – Population: 1,299 – Violent Crimes Per 100k: 520 – Property Crime Per 100k: 5,328 – Median Home Value: $219,000 (2nd worst) – Median Income: $50,854 (8th worst)
3. Whiteaker – Population: 3,610 – Violent Crimes Per 100k: 469 – Property Crime Per 100k: 4,807 – Median Home Value: $266,267 (6th worst) – Median Income: $34,549 (3rd worst)
4. Downtown – Population: 4,437 – Violent Crimes Per 100k: 499 – Property Crime Per 100k: 5,109 – Median Home Value: $322,367 (11th worst) – Median Income: $26,884 (2nd worst)
5. Active Bethel – Population: 26,225 – Violent Crimes Per 100k: 511 – Property Crime Per 100k: 5,236 – Median Home Value: $147,138 (worst) – Median Income: $46,446 (7th worst)
6. U Of O Campus – Population: 3,022 – Violent Crimes Per 100k: 575 – Property Crime Per 100k: 5,892 – Median Home Value: $468,100 (19th worst) – Median Income: $20,050 (worst)
7. Far West – Population: 4,506 – Violent Crimes Per 100k: 431 – Property Crime Per 100k: 4,422 – Median Home Value: $222,560 (3rd worst) – Median Income: $41,432 (6th worst)
8. Jefferson Westside – Population: 6,822 – Violent Crimes Per 100k: 418 – Property Crime Per 100k: 4,284 – Median Home Value: $292,462 (8th worst) – Median Income: $35,544 (5th worst)
9. Churchill Area – Population: 9,308 – Violent Crimes Per 100k: 319 – Property Crime Per 100k: 3,268 – Median Home Value: $281,330 (7th worst) – Median Income: $63,726 (13th worst)
10. River Road – Population: 14,597 – Violent Crimes Per 100k: 452 – Property Crime Per 100k: 4,632 – Median Home Value: $241,664 (4th worst) – Median Income: $56,380 (10th worst)
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