Moving from Portland, OR to Springfield, OR?
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Is Portland, OR or Springfield, OR Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Springfield, OR is safer than Portland, OR (Safety Score 18/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,097 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland, OR — 50% lower. Portland has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Springfield has a 85% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 10.2x 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 | Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,246.7 | 3,097.2 | +3,149.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 720.5 | 305.8 | +414.7 |
| Murder Rate | 10.8 | 1.6 | +9.1 |
| Rape Rate | 50.9 | 49.3 | +1.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 177.4 | 28.0 | +149.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 481.2 | 226.9 | +254.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,526.2 | 2,791.4 | +2,734.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 727.4 | 272.9 | +454.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,921.3 | 2,322.9 | +1,598.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 877.6 | 195.6 | +682.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Portland, OR to Springfield, 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 Springfield safer?
Springfield, OR is safer with a total crime rate of 3,097 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland, OR — a 50% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Portland has a violent crime rate of 720.5 per 100K while Springfield has 305.8. Springfield has lower violent crime.
About Portland, OR
About Springfield, OR
Springfield, Oregon, a city with deep roots in the timber industry, sits adjacent to Eugene in the Willamette Valley. Its population of over 60,000 residents is characterized by a median age of 37. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 60,830, Springfield has a total crime rate of 3,097.2 per 100,000 residents.