Is La Grande or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, La Grande is safer than Portland (Safety Score 21/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 2,924 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 53% lower. La Grande has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where La Grande has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 48.1x 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 La Grande, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | La Grande | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,923.7 | 6,246.7 | -3,323.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 254.6 | 720.5 | -465.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 10.8 | -10.8 |
| Rape Rate | 54.0 | 50.9 | +3.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 30.9 | 177.4 | -146.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 169.7 | 481.2 | -311.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,669.1 | 5,526.2 | -2,857.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 385.7 | 727.4 | -341.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,160.0 | 3,921.3 | -1,761.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 123.4 | 877.6 | -754.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Grande or Portland safer?
La Grande is safer with a total crime rate of 2,924 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 53% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
La Grande has a violent crime rate of 254.6 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. La Grande has lower violent crime.
About La Grande, OR
La Grande, nestled in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, is home to Eastern Oregon University. This Union County seat, with a population around 13,000, was once a major railroad hub. With a safety score of 21/100 and a population coverage of 12,963, La Grande has a total crime rate of 2,923.7 per 100,000 residents.