Is Keizer or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Keizer is safer than Portland (Safety Score 39/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 2,057 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 67% lower. Keizer has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Keizer has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 16.3x 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 Keizer, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Keizer | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,056.9 | 6,246.7 | -4,189.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 146.2 | 720.5 | -574.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 10.8 | -10.8 |
| Rape Rate | 0.0 | 50.9 | -50.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 23.5 | 177.4 | -153.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 122.7 | 481.2 | -358.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,910.7 | 5,526.2 | -3,615.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 148.8 | 727.4 | -578.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,647.1 | 3,921.3 | -2,274.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 114.9 | 877.6 | -762.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Keizer or Portland safer?
Keizer is safer with a total crime rate of 2,057 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Keizer has a violent crime rate of 146.2 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. Keizer has lower violent crime.
About Keizer, OR
Keizer, Oregon, known for its annual Iris Festival, is a mid-sized city in the Willamette Valley. Situated just north of Salem, it's primarily a residential community. With a safety score of 39/100 and a population coverage of 38,310, Keizer has a total crime rate of 2,056.9 per 100,000 residents.