Crime Rate in Portland, Oregon (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Portland based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Portland has a violent crime rate of 720.1 per 100,000 residents, 101% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Portland is 10.8 per 100K, with 67 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime increased by 0.7% compared to the previous year.
- →Portland's violent crime rate is above the Oregon state average of 331.0/100K.
623,066
Population
720.1
Violent Rate
10.8
Murder Rate
5526.2
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Portland increased by +0.7% from the previous year. The city is currently on a worsening trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Portland by type:
1.5%
Murder
7.1%
Rape
24.6%
Robbery
66.8%
Assault
How Portland Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 623,066 | 720.1 | 10.8 | 5526.2 |
| 2023 | 626,146 | 715.2 | 11.8 | 5860.6 |
| 2022 | 630,129 | 751.1 | 14.9 | 6324.4 |
| 2021 | 664,350 | 720.3 | 12.5 | 5576.7 |
| 2020 | 662,941 | 522.7 | 8.0 | 4738.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Portland?
Portland has a violent crime rate of 720.1 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5526.2 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Portland safe?
Portland receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 94th percentile for safety.
How does Portland compare to the national average?
Portland's violent crime rate of 720.1/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.