Crime & Safety in Portland, OR

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Portland has a violent crime rate of 732 per 100,000 residents, 93% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 489.0 per 100,000, robbery at 178.5, rape at 53.9. The murder rate is 10.9 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,609 per 100,000, 186% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,939, burglary at 746, vehicle theft at 882 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 87 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 182 federally declared disasters. Overall, Portland receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Portland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent732.4/100K
93% above US avg
Murder10.9/100K
73% above US avg
Rape53.9/100K
Robbery178.5/100K
Assault489.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,609.4/100K
186% above US avg
Burglary746.3/100K
Theft3,938.9/100K
Vehicle Theft881.8/100K
Arson42.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)87
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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