Portland neighborhood

Crime in Kerns

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Kerns neighborhood of Portland, OR.

859Reported incidents

5,786Residents

$50,404Median income

At a glance

Kerns crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

444

Property incidents

Theft from Vehicle

Most common offense

Map

Kerns crime map

Reported crime density across and around Kerns.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Kerns

Theft from Vehicle156

Theft139

Motor Vehicle Theft135

Vandalism114

Retail Theft97

Burglary71

Assault58

Fraud44

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Kerns

Theft from VehicleDec 29, 2025
NE OREGON ST / NE LLOYD BLVD, Portland, OR
Theft From Motor Vehicle
BurglaryDec 28, 2025
900 BLOCK OF NE 22ND AVE, Portland, OR
Burglary ; Theft From Building
BurglaryDec 28, 2025
400 BLOCK OF NE 22ND AVE, Portland, OR
Burglary
FraudDec 28, 2025
2800 BLOCK OF E BURNSIDE ST, Portland, OR
Credit Card/ATM Fraud ; False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game
Motor Vehicle TheftDec 27, 2025
NE COUCH ST / NE 19TH AVE, Portland, OR
Motor Vehicle Theft
Theft from VehicleDec 26, 2025
NE PACIFIC ST / NE 25TH AVE, Portland, OR
Theft From Motor Vehicle
VandalismDec 26, 2025
2200 BLOCK OF NE SANDY BLVD, Portland, OR
Vandalism
Motor Vehicle TheftDec 25, 2025
2300 BLOCK OF SE ASH ST, Portland, OR
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
WeaponsDec 25, 2025
2000 BLOCK OF NE HOYT ST, Portland, OR
Weapons Law Violations
AssaultDec 22, 2025
NE 20TH AVE / NE HOYT ST, Portland, OR
Simple Assault

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FAQ

Kerns safety: common questions

Is Kerns a safe neighborhood in Portland?

Kerns has a crime safety grade of A, making it one of the safer areas of Portland. Our analysis counted 859 reported incidents in Kerns, including 80 violent and 444 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Kerns?

The most frequently reported offense in Kerns is Theft from Vehicle.