Is Portland or Redmond Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Redmond is safer than Portland (Safety Score 27/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 2,563 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 59% lower. Portland has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Redmond has a 87% 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 SAFER than Portland, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Portland | Redmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,246.7 | 2,563.0 | +3,683.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 720.5 | 217.5 | +503.0 |
| Murder Rate | 10.8 | 2.6 | +8.1 |
| Rape Rate | 50.9 | 44.6 | +6.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 177.4 | 23.6 | +153.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 481.2 | 146.8 | +334.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,526.2 | 2,345.5 | +3,180.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 727.4 | 201.8 | +525.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,921.3 | 1,920.9 | +2,000.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 877.6 | 222.8 | +654.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland or Redmond safer?
Redmond is safer with a total crime rate of 2,563 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 59% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Portland has a violent crime rate of 720.5 per 100K while Redmond has 217.5. Redmond has lower violent crime.
About Portland, OR
About Redmond, OR
Redmond, Oregon, a city in Deschutes County, once served as a major railway hub. It sits at the heart of Central Oregon, experiencing rapid growth in recent decades. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 38,159, Redmond has a total crime rate of 2,563.0 per 100,000 residents.