Is Lincoln City or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lincoln City is safer than Portland (Safety Score 30/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 2,445 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 61% lower. Lincoln City has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lincoln City has a 72% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 61.9x 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 Lincoln City, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lincoln City | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,445.1 | 6,246.7 | -3,801.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 497.0 | 720.5 | -223.5 |
| Murder Rate | 9.9 | 10.8 | -0.8 |
| Rape Rate | 99.4 | 50.9 | +48.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 49.7 | 177.4 | -127.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 337.9 | 481.2 | -143.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,948.1 | 5,526.2 | -3,578.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 387.6 | 727.4 | -339.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,461.1 | 3,921.3 | -2,460.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 99.4 | 877.6 | -778.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln City or Portland safer?
Lincoln City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,445 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 61% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lincoln City has a violent crime rate of 497.0 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. Lincoln City has lower violent crime.
About Lincoln City, OR
Lincoln City, Oregon, known for its "Finders Keepers" glass floats, stretches along seven miles of Pacific coastline. This small resort town in the Oregon Coast Range is home to a diverse population of just under 10,000 residents. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 10,061, Lincoln City has a total crime rate of 2,445.1 per 100,000 residents.