Is Portland or Tigard Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Tigard is safer than Portland (Safety Score 10/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,782 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland — 39% lower. Portland has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Tigard has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 11.2x 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 | Tigard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,246.7 | 3,782.5 | +2,464.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 720.5 | 319.1 | +401.4 |
| Murder Rate | 10.8 | 0.0 | +10.8 |
| Rape Rate | 50.9 | 35.9 | +15.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 177.4 | 91.4 | +85.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 481.2 | 190.0 | +291.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,526.2 | 3,463.4 | +2,062.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 727.4 | 369.3 | +358.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,921.3 | 2,904.1 | +1,017.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 877.6 | 190.0 | +687.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland or Tigard safer?
Tigard is safer with a total crime rate of 3,782 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland — a 39% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Portland has a violent crime rate of 720.5 per 100K while Tigard has 319.1. Tigard has lower violent crime.
About Portland, OR
About Tigard, OR
Tigard, a Portland suburb, grew around the Oregon Electric Railway's arrival in 1907. Situated on the Tualatin River, it's a diverse community of over 55,000 residents. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 55,784, Tigard has a total crime rate of 3,782.5 per 100,000 residents.