Moving from Portland, OR to Tualatin, OR?
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Is Portland, OR or Tualatin, OR Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Tualatin, OR is safer than Portland, OR (Safety Score 22/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 2,844 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland, OR — 54% lower. Portland has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Tualatin has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Portland is 22.9x 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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Tualatin — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Portland | Tualatin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,246.7 | 2,843.6 | +3,403.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 720.5 | 220.4 | +500.0 |
| Murder Rate | 10.8 | 0.0 | +10.8 |
| Rape Rate | 50.9 | 36.7 | +14.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 177.4 | 44.1 | +133.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 481.2 | 139.6 | +341.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,526.2 | 2,623.2 | +2,903.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 727.4 | 231.5 | +495.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,921.3 | 2,152.9 | +1,768.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 877.6 | 238.8 | +638.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Portland, OR to Tualatin, 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 Tualatin safer?
Tualatin, OR is safer with a total crime rate of 2,844 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland, OR — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Portland has a violent crime rate of 720.5 per 100K while Tualatin has 220.4. Tualatin has lower violent crime.
About Portland, OR
About Tualatin, OR
Tualatin, a suburb south of Portland, is bisected by its namesake river. Known for the "Platypus" fossil discovered in 1991, its population of around 28,000 enjoys a mix of suburban amenities and natural areas. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 27,219, Tualatin has a total crime rate of 2,843.6 per 100,000 residents.