Is Gladstone or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Gladstone is safer than Portland (Safety Score 45/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 1,871 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 70% lower. Gladstone has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Gladstone has a 81% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 52.8x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than Gladstone, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Gladstone | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,871.3 | 6,246.7 | -4,375.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 194.8 | 720.5 | -525.7 |
| Murder Rate | 8.5 | 10.8 | -2.3 |
| Rape Rate | 42.3 | 50.9 | -8.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 33.9 | 177.4 | -143.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 110.1 | 481.2 | -371.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,676.6 | 5,526.2 | -3,849.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 135.5 | 727.4 | -591.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,304.0 | 3,921.3 | -2,617.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 237.1 | 877.6 | -640.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gladstone or Portland safer?
Gladstone is safer with a total crime rate of 1,871 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 70% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Gladstone has a violent crime rate of 194.8 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. Gladstone has lower violent crime.
About Gladstone, OR
Gladstone, Oregon, once home to the Chautauqua Assembly, is a small city in Clackamas County at the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers. Its population is predominantly white, with a median age in the mid-30s. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 11,810, Gladstone has a total crime rate of 1,871.3 per 100,000 residents.