Is Portland, Oregon a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Portland, OR

Is Portland, Oregon safe place to live?
Is Portland, Oregon a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Portland? What is the crime rate in Portland city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Portland, Oregon is 124% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Portland is 35% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Portland is 142% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 188 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 21 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    34881
    Violent : 3465
    Property : 31416
    Total Crime
    124% NAT. AVG.
    78% STATE AVG.
    5261.6 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    35% NAT. AVG.
    79% STATE AVG.
    522.7 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    142% NAT. AVG.
    78% STATE AVG.
    4738.9 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Portland
    Violent crime
    1 in 188
    Property crime
    1 in 21
    Robbery
    1 in 806
    Burglary
    1 in 173
    Assault
    1 in 278
    Car Theft
    1 in 102
    Portland : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Oregon 8 9 7 10 2
    In USA 206 167 446 248 25
    Portland : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Oregon 5 5 1 7 33
    In USA 566 253 265 610 972

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Portland
    		Oregon
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 3465 522.7 291.88 387.8
    Murder 53 8 2.95 6.5
    Robbery 807 121.7 51.4 73.9
    Assault 2343 353.4 200.64 279.7
    Rape 262 39.6 36.9 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Portland
    		 Oregon
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 31416 4738.9 2659.01 1,958.2
    Burglary 3759 567 339.17 314.2
    Larceny 21287 3211 1928.82 1,398
    Car Theft 6370 960.9 391.02 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison