Is Baker City or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Baker City is safer than Portland (Safety Score 87/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 673 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 89% lower. Baker City has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Baker City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 60.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Baker City, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Baker City | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 672.8 | 6,246.7 | -5,573.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 29.3 | 720.5 | -691.2 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 10.8 | -10.8 |
| Rape Rate | 0.0 | 50.9 | -50.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 177.4 | -177.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 29.3 | 481.2 | -451.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 643.6 | 5,526.2 | -4,882.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 117.0 | 727.4 | -610.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 487.6 | 3,921.3 | -3,433.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 39.0 | 877.6 | -838.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baker City or Portland safer?
Baker City is safer with a total crime rate of 673 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 89% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Baker City has a violent crime rate of 29.3 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. Baker City has lower violent crime.
About Baker City, OR
Nestled in the Elkhorn Mountains, Baker City was once a bustling gold mining hub. This small Eastern Oregon city, with a population under 10,000, boasts a beautifully preserved historic downtown. With a safety score of 87/100 and a population coverage of 10,255, Baker City has a total crime rate of 672.8 per 100,000 residents.