As written by the Forest Grove Police Department. News in the Grove does not write, edit, or alter the monthly police stats.
Each day the Forest Grove Police Department receives and responds to anywhere from 60-80 calls for service - give or take a few. This includes calls and reports generated by the community, as well as self-initiated activity over the course of three shifts, 24/7.
In the month of August 2025, we serviced 1,927 calls total.
Of those, 772 were calls made to dispatch (911 or non-emergency), and 1,155 were self-initiated (such as traffic stops and extra patrols).
Officers also made 57 arrests during the month, however that number includes arrests that resulted in citations as well as trips to the jail.
Police also conducted 77 welfare checks, 430 traffic stops, as well as 185 extra patrols - specifically spending time at and around a particular area to address suspicious activity, traffic safety, and/or community concerns.
Among the 1,927 calls, the FGPD responded to 90 calls involving suspicious persons, vehicles, or circumstances, as well as: 14 thefts, 7 assaults, 3 burglaries, 13 DUIIs, 14 hit-and-runs, and 55 disturbances.
To date, Forest Grove Police have responded to 14,468 calls since January 1, 2025.
Stay safe out there. Make good choices.
Call if you need us, we'll be here.
