Portland neighborhood

Crime in Old Town-Chinatown

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Old Town-Chinatown neighborhood of Portland, OR.

1,109Reported incidents

3,702Residents

$30,179Median income

At a glance

Old Town-Chinatown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

358

Violent incidents

543

Property incidents

Assault

Most common offense

Map

Old Town-Chinatown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Old Town-Chinatown.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Old Town-Chinatown

Assault283

Drug Offense211

Theft144

Vandalism123

Theft from Vehicle94

Motor Vehicle Theft69

Fraud45

Burglary41

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Old Town-Chinatown

TheftDec 31, 2025
W BURNSIDE ST / SW 5TH AVE, Portland, OR
Pocket-Picking
RobberyDec 31, 2025
600 BLOCK OF NW COUCH ST, Portland, OR
Robbery ; Drug/Narcotic Violations
VandalismDec 30, 2025
100 BLOCK OF W BURNSIDE ST, Portland, OR
Vandalism
FraudDec 29, 2025
0 BLOCK OF SW 2ND AVE, Portland, OR
False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game
Drug OffenseDec 29, 2025
NW EVERETT ST / NW 3RD AVE, Portland, OR
Drug/Narcotic Violations
RobberyDec 29, 2025
NW 6TH AVE / NW HOYT ST, Portland, OR
Robbery
BurglaryDec 29, 2025
400 BLOCK OF W BURNSIDE ST, Portland, OR
Burglary
AssaultDec 29, 2025
300 BLOCK OF NW FLANDERS ST, Portland, OR
Aggravated Assault
MurderDec 29, 2025
200 BLOCK OF SW ANKENY ST, Portland, OR
Aggravated Assault ; Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter
Drug OffenseDec 28, 2025
NW 1ST AVE / NW COUCH ST, Portland, OR
Drug/Narcotic Violations

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FAQ

Old Town-Chinatown safety: common questions

Is Old Town-Chinatown a safe neighborhood in Portland?

Old Town-Chinatown has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Portland. Our analysis counted 1,109 reported incidents in Old Town-Chinatown, including 358 violent and 543 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Old Town-Chinatown?

The most frequently reported offense in Old Town-Chinatown is Assault.