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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI crime data, Portland, OR has a Safety Score of 1/100 — higher crime than 98% of US cities — with a total crime rate of 6,246.7 per 100,000 residents, ranking #2,913 of 2,957 US cities and #49 of 49 in Oregon.
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Is Portland, Oregon Safe?
Portland has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime). Based on FBI data, the city reported a total crime rate of 6,246.7 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national average of 2,785.9 per 100,000.
Portland ranks #49 out of 49 cities in Oregon and #2913 out of 2957 nationally (safest first). This places it in the 2nd percentile for safety — with higher crime than 98% of US cities.
The most elevated crime category in Portland is burglary, at 727.4 per 100K — 2.5x the national average.
Year over year, Portland's total crime rate decreased by 5%.
Portland Crime Statistics Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 4,489 | 720.5 | 478.2 |
| Murder | 67 | 10.8 | 6.3 |
| Rape | 317 | 50.9 | 43.8 |
| Robbery | 1,105 | 177.4 | 94.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,998 | 481.2 | 333.5 |
| Property Crime | 34,432 | 5,526.2 | 2,307.7 |
| Burglary | 4,532 | 727.4 | 292.0 |
| Larceny-Theft | 24,432 | 3,921.3 | 1,657.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5,468 | 877.6 | 358.0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Portland vs Oregon Average
How does Portland's crime rate compare to the Oregon state average?
| Metric | Portland | Oregon Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 720.5 | 408.2 | +76.5% |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,526.2 | 3,154.8 | +75.2% |
| Murder Rate | 10.8 | 4.4 | +142.7% |
| Total Crime Rate | 6,246.7 | 3,563.0 | +75.3% |
Portland Crime Rate Trends
Year-over-year crime rate changes for Portland, Oregon.
Between 2019 and 2024, Portland's total crime rate is up 9% (5,749 → 6,247 per 100,000). Violent crime is up 32% and property crime up 6% over the same period; the worst year in this window was 2022 at 7,204 per 100,000.
| Year | Coverage | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 623,066 | 6,246.7 | 720.5 | 5,526.2 |
| 2023 | 626,146 | 6,577.2 | 716.6 | 5,860.6 |
| 2022 | 630,129 | 7,203.6 | 777.3 | 6,426.3 |
| 2021 | 664,350 | 6,459.3 | 754.7 | 5,704.5 |
| 2020 | 662,941 | 5,564.5 | 574.9 | 4,989.6 |
| 2019 | 662,114 | 5,749.0 | 545.7 | 5,203.3 |
Portland Crime Map — Surrounding Area
City-level crime rates from FBI data for Portland and nearby cities — green is safer, red is higher-crime; circle size is population. Not an incident-level map. Full state view: Oregon crime map.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland, Oregon safe?
Portland has a safety score of 1/100, meaning it has less crime than about 1% of US cities in our FBI dataset. With a total crime rate of 6,246.7 per 100,000 residents in 2024, Portland is among the highest-crime US cities.
What is the crime rate in Portland, Oregon?
According to FBI data for 2024, Portland has a violent crime rate of 720.5 per 100,000 and a property crime rate of 5,526.2 per 100,000 residents.
How does Portland compare to the national average?
Portland's total crime rate of 6,246.7 per 100,000 can be compared to the national average. The data covers 623,066 residents.
What types of crime are most common in Portland?
Based on FBI 2024 data, the most reported crimes in Portland are larceny-theft (24,432 reported incidents) and motor vehicle theft (5,468 reported incidents). Property crime outnumbers violent crime 7.7x in the city.
How many murders were reported in Portland in 2024?
67 murders were reported to the FBI for Portland in 2024 — a homicide rate of 10.8 per 100,000 residents.
Is crime in Portland going up or down?
Portland's total crime rate is rising: 9% higher in 2024 than in 2019 (6,247 vs 5,749 per 100,000, FBI data).
Is Portland safe to visit?
Like any city, Portland has areas that are safer than others. The city's overall safety score is 1/100 based on FBI crime data. Standard travel precautions are recommended.