Is Mcminnville or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Mcminnville is safer than Portland (Safety Score 51/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 1,655 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 74% lower. Mcminnville has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Mcminnville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 18.1x 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 Mcminnville, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Mcminnville | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,654.9 | 6,246.7 | -4,591.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 226.5 | 720.5 | -494.0 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 10.8 | -10.8 |
| Rape Rate | 34.8 | 50.9 | -16.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.1 | 177.4 | -151.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 165.5 | 481.2 | -315.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,428.5 | 5,526.2 | -4,097.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 151.0 | 727.4 | -576.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,167.2 | 3,921.3 | -2,754.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 110.3 | 877.6 | -767.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mcminnville or Portland safer?
Mcminnville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,655 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 74% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Mcminnville has a violent crime rate of 226.5 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. Mcminnville has lower violent crime.
About Mcminnville, OR
McMinnville, Oregon, a city of 34,000 residents in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is known for its aviation history, including the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. Situated among fertile farmlands and vineyards, it serves as the county seat of Yamhill County. With a safety score of 51/100 and a population coverage of 34,443, Mcminnville has a total crime rate of 1,654.9 per 100,000 residents.