the untold TRUTH about Medford Oregon’s CRIME rate
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Medford Oregon - Crime Rate! 😳
In this video 📽, I talk about a question I get asked almost daily - what is the crime rate like in Medford?! Is there crime in Medford? Yes, absolutely. How much and what type is harder to really nail down. To really answer the question, I felt it necessary to look at different sources of information, different cities, but ultimately leave the decision about living in Medford completely up to you!
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I’ve been thinking about moving out because I am a nature lover and found some affordable stuff in Medford
What did you find?
I moved to Medford last December 2021. Overall, I like it here. The locals are friendly, unassuming down to earth folks. I live in downtown so I see some sketchy activities. Meth use is very obvious. Downtown Medford has the potential to be a really cool place. Hawthorne Park can be nasty. But compared to Eugene and Portland, I like my new home
Awesome. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Where did you move from?
@@tmoddison I moved from Eugene. I'm originally from Roseburg but left in '77.
We moved to the Medford area from Stockton, Ca., now that’s crime. Be thankful.
I too relocated to SO from the same area (209) and yes there’s a lot more crime in San Joaquin County than Jackson. I agree at first glance Medford is cleaner and safer. That’s why I was shocked when I found out how many sec offenders there are in S.O.
Enough of you keep moving there and do you think it will be any different than where youre from? Got to fix the problem at home instead of bringing it to another place.
@@dennisking4589 we moved here because we wanted to. It was time for a change in life, besides that you have no idea what people do in there community and assume that it’s sit around and whine. Pound sand.
@@dennisking4589 one other thing, we don’t vote leftist, so no, we didn’t bring the problem with us.
@@xltek1 It isnt about "voting" it is about your community.
Anyo, your "pound sand" comment is proof of the type of "community" you would be encouraging...It is ok though, enjoy northern cali.
I was born in Medford Oregon. I am 37 years old and wanting to move back soon. Great Video. I have had a rough experience living in Arkansas and am highly considering moving home. I miss Medford bad.
I live on west main and I have never even heard of anything violent happening. No gun shots, ever. No gang members like the kind you see wearing masks and carrying machine guns flying colors. Nothing. Worst place I have seen is the hawthorne park near the greenway near that bridge near that coffee place.
Lived out in White City 10+ years ago, liked Medford, love to move back now that I'm ret.
You are welcome back ANYTIME!
My grandfather James Cunningham lived on Ave A in White City most his life. There is now a Cunningham Lane I believe.
People think being neurotic here is like a tough thing here. Ive seen alot of violence here and im surprised there isnt alot more with how people act. Never ever in my life thought id need a gun until i lived here
Great insight. Where’d you live before?
Crime is definitely getting more frequent here all the time. STAY AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN AT NIGHT, ESPECIALLY RIVERSIDE!!! Coincidentally, according to the date on the mail tribune site anyway, at the very same time u were filming this video, I was actually in Jackson County Jail on day 3 out of 20 for sleeping in my damn car in a nicer neighborhood cause I was homeless and I'm on high risk parole. In fact, I woke up to the cop opening my door, grabbing my keys, and putting his gun to my head while yelling threats to kill me if i moved an inch. I don't know what hell the callers told them but i seriously thought i was about to die but i think he felt bad once he realized that i wasn't actually doing anything wrong cause he was gonna let me go if my po hadn't have told him to lock me up. He didnt impound my car though and he let me smoke 2 cigarettes before taking me to jail so that was cool i guess but I'm still not too happy about how close he came to killing me, basically just for being an "undesirable" sleeping in the wrong neighborhood. Only reason i was living in my car is cause i can't afford rent for even the cheapest apts but at the same time, I'm trapped here on parole so i had no choice but to sleep in my car sometimes and id rather stay in nice neighborhoods cause i thought itd be safer but since I'm broke, geographically restricted, and homeless off and on, its alot easier and more profitable to just lock me up and make it even harder to make positive changes just to kick me back to the streets to repeat the cycle only even worse off than i was to begin with. I'm not proud of my past but Im actually a very honest and respectful person, just trying my best to give my kids a way better life than i ever had growing up so u can probably, hopefully get a better idea of what a goddamn shithole Medford REALLY can be unless you're rich or retired.
Thank you for sharing your story. That does sound scary, and I’m sorry you went through that. My heart breaks for you, and especially your kids.
There are some great resources to help get you out of that cycle. Have you heard of Rogue Retreat?
Wasn’t expecting a comment like that on your video. Poor fella.
@@bettinaeversen7147 I know. I tried reaching out to see how I could help. Haven't heard back yet. This channel has become a bit of a community. Welcome! Lots of amazing people and stories here.
@@tmoddison Sorry, i just saw your guys' messages. i really do appreciate the concern, especially for my kids but I'm working with a few different programs rn that r helping me figure things out so things r improving slowly but surely. btw, i apologize if my first comment was kind of a bummer. at first i was just commenting cause i thought it was an interesting coincidence that i was lodged in that jail just the day before but then i went off on a tangent. Im no saint by anyones standards but that whole situation bothers me still i guess. i don't think i really deserve any sympathy though cause most of the negative things that happen in my life r just consequences of my own self destructive tendencies. I'd still NEVER wish for someone else's life
Well I love your message and I’m glad you’re getting some help. Let me know if you need anything. Stay on the path, and soon we will be getting you into a home.
This was a nice breakdown. Love all the maps and sources. I haven't spent much time in Medford but want to because I read about some cool old goldmine history around there.
Hi Matt, thanks for the feedback. It is a tough subject and I think it is easy to cast disparaging words on any singular place you want to. There is some really cool history, indeed, especially out in Jacksonville. In most areas of Southern Oregon, you can still get rights to a Gold claim, and there is a lot of mining that takes place outside of areas like Galice, near the Rogue River.
Gold hill, just 8 mikes from central point. Lots of gold was found in that area back in the day. There’s also some cool things to do in gold hill like zip lines, airsoft battles, golf, house of mystery!! Worth checking that out for sure! Rafting the beautiful and strong rogue river. Treat the rogue with a great deal of respect for she can bite and bite hard!
@@jrb91187 Agreed! Do NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES get too proud on the Rogue - it will get you. She will humble you indeed. When did that happen for you??
@@tmoddison I actually had the privilege of growing up near the rogue, and every summer my brother and I would get dropped off above Dodge Bridge and we would float tubes down to Touvelle park. The first time I was 13 and my brother was 12 and the trip took a lot longer then we had anticipated. Long story short night time had crept up quickly and since we hadn’t made the park yet our family was freaking out. Had the sheriffs looking for us in boats and people searching The banks for any sign that we had been there. We made it perfectly safe albeit very wet and freezing lol. Wouldn’t change anything about that first trip other then maybe having some headlamps or waterproof gear to help stay warm.
What a cool story!!! Sounds like a true adventure!!!
Commenting to boost your algorithm!! Keep it up
I appreciate that very much kind sir. Still watching me babble? Lol
I like this video however I do feel maybe Medford was compared to larger cities
Medford seems pretty high crime for the size,
Not that much larger really…
I lived in Medford from 1994 to 2000
I loved it but Im told its very different now
I live near Mt. Rainier, WA State
I'm originally from Tacoma, WA. (SAD what Tacoma turned into, bedlam)
I drove through Medford in 2019 and it really smelled like Weed!! But you can drive down the road going towards Jacksonville and signs stating a grow field😮😆 Who knew!
I think the pear orchards may be gone now I don't know but that was a big thing back then, pears.
I literally got lost in the town because it looks so different and there's a freeway that was not there before!
I think you could do way worse than living in Medford although I've been told that it's very spendy it was getting that way even back when I lived there. Just pay attention to the areas where you shouldn't go especially at night it was very common to walk down by Bear Creek on that bike path that travels I think all the way to Ashland.
I know even back then there were a lot of homeless people living along that path..but we weren't afraid if them. Maybe it's different now?
But at the time I don't think there was as big of a drug problem.
I am not sure but at the time back in the late nineties, there were a lot of mental health homeless people because Rogue valley medical center the regional hospital, (Asante) had a psych ward on the second floor and they would bring people there even from California.
Once they were released if they did not get a one-way bus ticket out of town they would stay in town.
So there were a lot of people wandering around that did not have a place to go...
I used to work at that hospital, that is in the news by the way😮
Great video!
I think you're spot on! Just realistic
I do know people that live outside of Medford Jacksonville Applegate etc. are really down on Medford and do not like to even go there.
Probably the same way that I feel going towards the city.
It's not always desirable when you're used to the quiet and lack of traffic or possible trouble.
I guess you just have to count your blessings!
I grew up in Medford left for 5 years and moved to Ashland Oregon about 8 months ago. Southern Oregon is ruined. This place has drastically changed in a matter of 5 measly years. You have the homeless and drug addicts destroying the affordable sides of town and the rich Californians making everything unaffordable. Sad times in Oregon. GOD bless ✝️🙏
Thanks for your comment. It’s certainly challenge everywhere.
Everywhere is the same thing 😂
@felinoaaron846 right?!
@felinoaaron846 you mean nowhere is perfect?!
@@felinoaaron846😂 seriously every state has the same issues of "____ is moving in" and Oregon has to make the biggest deal out of it even though people move towards Florida more
When someone from there says “you don’t belong here.” Believe them. And leave.
Medford at a C is perfect. Medford is a C student who could be better. The sad part is when you're from there and can remember the 90's/00's when they used to try. Tinseltown opening was a big deal. Dutch Brothers becoming something to write home about was a big deal. Harry and David expanding their facilities and always trying to keep people employed was a big deal. Expanding the mall was a big deal. The Bear Creek Greenway being updated and cared for was a big deal. The airport becoming 'international' was a big deal. Then at the end of the 00's when the '08 recession came, outside forces cynically shit all over everything the community had built and it never came back.
LOVE this comment. Did you know that Medford is making a charge and coming back? They've really stepped it up with new construction and are actively taking a lead in trying to mitigate the housing shortage. Do you think they can get to a "B" soon? Maybe just a "C+"?
@tmoddison Probably a D 😂 I've lived there for years till recently and even with all the construction and them trying to "fix" the housing crisis its only going to keep on becoming a little Portland. Typically with all this growth things only get worse
where's a safe place in this earth?.. I went to PVR 3 weeks ago and someone took all my money.. meanwhile here in US I lost my cat. :')
That is a good point - it's all about perspective, isn't it?
@@tmoddison yes ! :)
I'm actually from San Antonio. Don't move there. I left for a reason
Is this spill about my family's safety or selling me real estate?
I have lived in the area for over 30 years, and it is sad to see this area decline so much.
I was a Mailman there and got a ticket for jay walking. And it took 6 cops.
Wow! That’s quite an interesting visual. Did you leave the area after this?
Hell yes. Moved to Idaho. The police here are really cool. The Medford police have big egos. Whenever they needed help from a mailman they would always ask us. I’m fact their station was right across the street. But here I was crossing Main st near Columbus to deliver the mail, I got a ticket for jay waking and disturbing the peace. Cost me a day in court and a $1300.00 Fine.
@@PFDish Not to far away from Medford, in Eagle Point not to long ago, a guy was followed by EP PD for jay walking. They followed him all the way into the Wendys restroom by W-mart & shot and killed him.
There are no jaywalking laws in Oregon, but okay
What are you talking about?
Moved from Medford after 30 years of living there....if you go to the park you ill see a needle.
If you live there you will be in constant danger.
Appreciate your perspective. Sorry you moved away. We certainly have issues to work out.
@@tmoddison Yea, as soon as southern Oregon turned into N. Cali it become a lost cause.
Used to be able to work a regualr job and support a family, own a home etc, then the Cali's bought houses up, raised rent, and people are working mulitple jobs while homeless....so theyre kids can watch people shoot up in the streets.
"issues"...would you feel safe letting kids walk around after sundown, never mind the time, just after sundown.
Then you want to go camping, but every place is filled with drunks, not to mention tweekers in the woods.
Which park?
Hawthorne is the most over run, but any of them now are shot out.@@mollasima3251
Bro really thinks “Houseless” is better than “homeless” 💀
Miss me with that euphemism treadmill BS
Treadmill? I’m going places baby!