Is Portland, OR Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Portland, Oregon reported 3,751.90 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.39 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 2,644.93 per 100,000 above that reference, with 24,114 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Portland, Oregon reported 622.67 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.23 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 429.67 per 100,000 above that reference, with 4,002 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Portland, Oregon reported 594.35 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.16 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 406.20 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,820 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Portland, Oregon reported 150.14 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.11 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 101.90 per 100,000 above that reference, with 965 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Portland, Oregon reported 481.71 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.10 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 252.15 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,096 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Portland, OR has an adjusted safety score of 17.85 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Oregon. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Oregon workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 965 | 150.14 | 48.24 |
3.11× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 3096 | 481.71 | 229.56 |
2.1× national |
| Burglary | 3820 | 594.35 | 188.15 |
3.16× national |
| Larceny-theft | 24114 | 3751.9 | 1106.97 |
3.39× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4002 | 622.67 | 193.0 |
3.23× national |
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What drives Portland's safety score?
Portland ranks in the bottom quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Oregon, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 642,715 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 50.43, while Property Security is lowest at 0.0. The 50.43-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Larceny-theft is highest relative to its national reference at 3751.9 per 100,000 (3.39× the national rate). Aggravated Assault is lowest on the same relative basis at 481.71 per 100,000 (2.1× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Portland, Oregon recorded 24,114 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 67.0% of the 35,997 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 965 robbery reports (2.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Portland, Oregon recorded 4,002 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 11.1% of the 35,997 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 965 robbery reports (2.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Portland, Oregon recorded 3,820 burglary offenses in 2025, 10.6% of the 35,997 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 965 robbery reports (2.7%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Portland, Oregon uses a reporting population of 642,715 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Portland, Oregon has an adjusted score of 17.85 points out of 100 versus 42.05 in Eugene, Oregon, a difference of 24.20 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Portland ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Portland, Oregon has an adjusted score of 17.85 points out of 100 versus 36.58 in Salem, Oregon, a difference of 18.73 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Portland ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portland safe compared to other places in Oregon?
Portland is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 17.85 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Oregon.
What is the crime rate in Portland?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Portland's safety rating?
Portland's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 17.85 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Oregon. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Portland?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Portland?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.