Is Minneapolis or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Portland is safer than Minneapolis (Safety Score 1/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 6,247 per 100,000 versus 6,305 for Minneapolis — 1% lower. Minneapolis has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Portland has a 52% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Minneapolis | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,304.5 | 6,246.7 | +57.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,161.6 | 720.5 | +441.2 |
| Murder Rate | 18.0 | 10.8 | +7.2 |
| Rape Rate | 89.1 | 50.9 | +38.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 371.9 | 177.4 | +194.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 681.3 | 481.2 | +200.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,142.9 | 5,526.2 | -383.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 618.7 | 727.4 | -108.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,977.5 | 3,921.3 | -943.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,546.7 | 877.6 | +669.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minneapolis or Portland safer?
Portland is safer with a total crime rate of 6,247 per 100K vs 6,305 for Minneapolis — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Minneapolis has a violent crime rate of 1,161.6 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. Portland has lower violent crime.
About Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota, a city bisected by the Mississippi River, boasts a vibrant arts scene, home to the iconic Guthrie Theater. Its diverse population is concentrated in a landscape of lakes and parks. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 423,282, Minneapolis has a total crime rate of 6,304.5 per 100,000 residents.