Portland, OR has unfortunately seen an increase in criminal activity in recent years. According to
, the city's violent crime rate is slightly lower than the national average, at 21.7 compared to 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Portland is significantly higher than the US average, at 72.3 compared to 35.4. This means that while residents may be slightly less at risk for violent crimes, they are more likely to experience theft or property damage. With this context in mind, it is clear that Portland faces a significant challenge in addressing and reducing crime in order to create a safer environment for its residents.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Portland violent crime is 21.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Portland property crime is 72.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.