Is Cleveland or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Cleveland is safer than Portland (Safety Score 2/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 5,987 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 4% lower. Cleveland has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Portland has a 64% lower rate.
Cleveland — 5-Year Trend
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Portland — 5-Year Trend
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Cleveland, OH
Portland, OR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cleveland | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,987.4 | 6,246.7 | -259.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,561.1 | 720.5 | +840.6 |
| Murder Rate | 30.1 | 10.8 | +19.3 |
| Rape Rate | 140.9 | 50.9 | +90.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 389.2 | 177.4 | +211.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,000.9 | 481.2 | +519.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,426.3 | 5,526.2 | -1,099.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 860.3 | 727.4 | +133.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,419.5 | 3,921.3 | -1,501.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,146.5 | 877.6 | +268.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland or Portland safer?
Cleveland is safer with a total crime rate of 5,987 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 1,561.1 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. Portland has lower violent crime.
About Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, a city on Lake Erie, boasts a rich industrial past and is home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Its diverse population reflects a blend of historic European immigrant communities and growing newer populations. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 362,762, Cleveland has a total crime rate of 5,987.4 per 100,000 residents.