Moving from Portland, OR to Sandy, OR?
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Is Portland, OR or Sandy, OR Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sandy, OR is safer than Portland, OR (Safety Score 54/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 1,580 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland, OR — 75% lower. Portland has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Sandy has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 47.8x 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?
Portland — 5-Year Trend
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Sandy — 1-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Portland | Sandy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,246.7 | 1,579.5 | +4,667.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 720.5 | 61.3 | +659.1 |
| Murder Rate | 10.8 | 0.0 | +10.8 |
| Rape Rate | 50.9 | 15.3 | +35.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 177.4 | 15.3 | +162.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 481.2 | 30.7 | +450.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,526.2 | 1,518.2 | +4,008.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 727.4 | 115.0 | +612.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,921.3 | 1,219.1 | +2,702.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 877.6 | 184.0 | +693.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Portland, OR to Sandy, OR?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland or Sandy safer?
Sandy, OR is safer with a total crime rate of 1,580 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland, OR — a 75% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Portland has a violent crime rate of 720.5 per 100K while Sandy has 61.3. Sandy has lower violent crime.
About Portland, OR
About Sandy, OR
Sandy, Oregon, is a gateway city to Mount Hood, known for its timber industry heritage. Located in Clackamas County, it has a population of around 13,000 residents. With a safety score of 54/100 and a population coverage of 13,042, Sandy has a total crime rate of 1,579.5 per 100,000 residents.