86
Classified Tier 3, Quarterly Reviews — the highest-risk designation in Oregon registry records
49
Listed as absconders — whereabouts currently unverified by the registry
236
Oregon cities & towns with at least one registered offender
12.2
Per 10,000 residents in Salem — highest rate of the major cities (2.1× the state average)
-76%
Oregon's rate vs. the national average of ~24 per 10,000
City breakdown

Sex offenders by city in Oregon

Registered sex offender counts for the 12 largest cities in Oregon, with each city's rate per 10,000 residents. Raw counts track population — the per-capita column is the fair comparison, and the spread is dramatic: Salem's rate is 5× Gresham's. Click a city for its full breakdown, or a column header to sort.

Key facts
  • Portland, Salem, Eugene account for 66% of the registered offenders across the 12 cities tracked.
  • Adjusted for population, living in Salem means 5× more registered offenders per resident than Gresham.
  • Registered sex offenders live in 236 different Oregon cities and towns — no community is exempt.
#CityRegistered offendersPopulationPer 10,000 residents
1 Portland
473
652,522 7.2
2 Salem
214
175,473 12.2
3 Eugene
129
177,254 7.3
4 Bend
77
99,221 7.8
5 Albany
64
56,332 11.4
6 Hillsboro
52
106,492 4.9
7 Medford
50
86,028 5.8
8 Springfield
47
61,875 7.6
9 Beaverton
45
97,538 4.6
10 Corvallis
39
59,918 6.5
11 Gresham
27
114,265 2.4
12 Tigard
16
54,830 2.9

Counts as of July 2026, compiled from official registry records. City populations from the 2020 U.S. Census. red = 1.5× the state rate or more · green = well below the state rate.

City-by-city breakdowns

Every Oregon city we track has its own page with neighborhood-level numbers, risk levels, and recent registrations:

Every Oregon municipality with registered offenders (top 60 shown)
Portland 473Salem 214Eugene 129Ontario 85Pendleton 81Bend 77Albany 64Hillsboro 52Medford 50Madras 49Springfield 47Warm Springs 47Beaverton 45Klamath Falls 40Grants Pass 40Corvallis 39Umatilla 34Coos Bay 27Gresham 27Wilsonville 27Roseburg 27Sweet Home 23Milwaukie 20The Dalles 18Sheridan 18Mcminnville 18Lebanon 17Saint Helens 17Tigard 16Prineville 16Baker City 15Clackamas 15Forest Grove 14Newport 13Oregon City 13Cottage Grove 13Redmond 12Lincoln City 11Hermiston 11Rainier 10Ashland 10Keizer 10Tillamook 10Central Point 9Troutdale 9Hood River 9La Grande 9Seaside 9La Pine 8Happy Valley 8Cave Junction 8Florence 8Phoenix 7North Bend 7Estacada 6Astoria 6Myrtle Creek 6Nyssa 6Dallas 6Tualatin 6
The rules in Oregon

Oregon sex offender laws & risk levels

Three notification levels. Oregon classifies registrants as Level 1 (low), Level 2 (moderate), or Level 3 (high) using a risk assessment. Only Level 3 offenders (and certain non-compliant registrants) appear on the public website — Oregon's public search shows a small slice of its registry, one of the narrowest disclosure policies in the country.

No statewide residency restriction. Oregon has no distance statute for registrants in general; supervised offenders face case-by-case conditions set by parole and probation.

Registration & verification. Registrants must keep their address, employment, and schooling current with the registry, and verify in person on a recurring schedule — more frequently for higher-risk or higher-tier registrants. Failure to register or verify is itself a crime and commonly appears as a listed offense on registry records.

Current risk-level breakdown in Oregon:

Tier 3
54
Level 2
27
Other
24
Sexual
22
Tier 2
22
Common questions

Oregon sex offender registry FAQ

How many registered sex offenders live in Oregon?

As of July 2026, there are 2,467 registered sex offenders in Oregon — about 5.8 for every 10,000 residents, 76% below the national average. Counts change as offenders register, move, or are removed from the registry.

Which city in Oregon has the most sex offenders?

Portland has the most registered sex offenders in Oregon with 473. Raw counts track population, so the fairer comparison is per capita: adjusted for population, Salem has the highest rate among major cities at 12.2 per 10,000 residents, while Gresham has the lowest at 2.4.

How do I find sex offenders near my address in Oregon?

Use the free Predator Map app to search any Oregon address and see registered offenders around it on a map, with photos and offense details from official registry records. You can also search the official Oregon State Police Sex Offender Registry website directly.

Why is this number different from the official Oregon registry website?

Public registry websites only show what the state chooses to publish. Oregon only publishes Level 3 (highest-risk) offenders and certain non-compliant registrants — the public site shows a small fraction of the full registry. Statistics on this page are compiled from aggregated official registry records, so they can differ from — and often exceed — what a manual search of the public site returns.

Does Oregon restrict where sex offenders can live?

No statewide residency restriction. Oregon has no distance statute for registrants in general; supervised offenders face case-by-case conditions set by parole and probation. Address-level monitoring matters more than assumptions about "safe" neighborhoods.

What do Oregon's levels mean?

Oregon assigns Level 1 (low risk), Level 2 (moderate), and Level 3 (high) using a validated risk tool. Only Level 3 offenders appear on the public website; lower levels are known to law enforcement. There are currently 86 registrants at the highest classification in Oregon.

How current is this data?

Statistics on this page are compiled from official state registry records and refreshed monthly. This page was last updated in July 2026. Always verify individual records with the official state registry.

Can I get alerts when a sex offender moves near me in Oregon?

Yes. Predator Map Pro monitors up to 5 addresses daily and sends push and email alerts when a registered offender moves in nearby, a new offender registers, or someone moves away.

Is it legal to look up sex offenders near me?

Yes. Registry information is public record under federal and state law (Megan's Law), and anyone may search it to protect themselves and their family. What the law prohibits is using registry information to harass, threaten, or commit a crime against a registrant — misuse can be prosecuted.

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Methodology: Statistics are compiled from aggregated official state registry records and refreshed monthly. City figures count the city listed on each registry record. Per-capita rates use 2020 U.S. Census populations. Aggregated counts can exceed what public registry websites display because some classification levels are excluded from public searches. Figures are estimates and change daily as registries update — always verify individual records with the official state registry.