Is Portland or Sweet Home Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sweet Home is safer than Portland (Safety Score 22/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 2,867 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 54% lower. Portland has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sweet Home has a 89% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 60.3x 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 | Sweet Home | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,246.7 | 2,866.8 | +3,379.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 720.5 | 193.7 | +526.8 |
| Murder Rate | 10.8 | 9.7 | +1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 50.9 | 38.7 | +12.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 177.4 | 19.4 | +158.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 481.2 | 106.5 | +374.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,526.2 | 2,673.1 | +2,853.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 727.4 | 348.7 | +378.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,921.3 | 2,208.2 | +1,713.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 877.6 | 116.2 | +761.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland or Sweet Home safer?
Sweet Home is safer with a total crime rate of 2,867 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Portland has a violent crime rate of 720.5 per 100K while Sweet Home has 193.7. Sweet Home has lower violent crime.
About Portland, OR
About Sweet Home, OR
Sweet Home, Oregon, nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, is known as the "Gateway to the Santiam Playground." This Linn County city, with a population around 10,000, hosts the annual Oregon Jamboree, a major country music festival. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 10,325, Sweet Home has a total crime rate of 2,866.8 per 100,000 residents.