Crime & Safety in Portland, OR

Portland has a violent crime rate of 545 per 100,000 residents, 43% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 336.8 per 100,000, robbery at 147.9, rape at 55.6. The murder rate is 4.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,203 per 100,000, 165% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,598, burglary at 634, vehicle theft at 971 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.