Is Portland or San Antonio Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, San Antonio is safer than Portland (Safety Score 3/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 5,219 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 16% lower. Portland has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where San Antonio has a 39% lower rate.
Note: San Antonio is 2.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Portland — 5-Year Trend
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San Antonio — 5-Year Trend
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Portland, OR
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Portland | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,246.7 | 5,219.0 | +1,027.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 720.5 | 595.3 | +125.1 |
| Murder Rate | 10.8 | 8.4 | +2.4 |
| Rape Rate | 50.9 | 83.7 | -32.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 177.4 | 108.4 | +69.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 481.2 | 393.7 | +87.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,526.2 | 4,623.6 | +902.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 727.4 | 495.6 | +231.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,921.3 | 3,291.8 | +629.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 877.6 | 836.3 | +41.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland or San Antonio safer?
San Antonio is safer with a total crime rate of 5,219 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Portland has a violent crime rate of 720.5 per 100K while San Antonio has 595.3. San Antonio has lower violent crime.
About Portland, OR
About San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, a South Texas city famed for the Alamo, sits along the Balcones Escarpment. Its population is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting a rich blend of cultures. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 1,514,458, San Antonio has a total crime rate of 5,219.0 per 100,000 residents.