Portland neighborhood

Crime in Portland Downtown

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

3,299Reported incidents

13,097Residents

$40,323Median income

At a glance

Portland Downtown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

546

Violent incidents

1,726

Property incidents

Theft from Vehicle

Most common offense

Map

Portland Downtown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Portland Downtown.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Portland Downtown

Theft from Vehicle678

Vandalism475

Theft411

Assault396

Retail Theft394

Drug Offense275

Fraud180

Motor Vehicle Theft169

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Portland Downtown

Theft from VehicleDec 31, 2025
1800 BLOCK OF SW 4TH AVE, Portland, OR
Theft From Motor Vehicle
VandalismDec 31, 2025
HAWTHORNE BRG / SW NAITO PKWY&HAWTHORNE BRG RAMP, Portland, OR
Vandalism
Theft from VehicleDec 31, 2025
600 BLOCK OF SW OAK ST, Portland, OR
Theft From Motor Vehicle
AssaultDec 31, 2025
700 BLOCK OF SW 5TH AVE, Portland, OR
Aggravated Assault
VandalismDec 31, 2025
SW NAITO PKWY / HAWTHORNE BRG, Portland, OR
Vandalism
Motor Vehicle TheftDec 31, 2025
1500 BLOCK OF SW PARK AVE, Portland, OR
Motor Vehicle Theft
VandalismDec 30, 2025
300 BLOCK OF SW SALMON ST, Portland, OR
Vandalism
Theft from VehicleDec 30, 2025
SW 4TH AVE / SW SALMON ST, Portland, OR
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Drug OffenseDec 30, 2025
SW HARVEY MILK ST / SW 11TH AVE, Portland, OR
Drug/Narcotic Violations
Theft from VehicleDec 30, 2025
600 BLOCK OF SW OAK ST, Portland, OR
Theft From Motor Vehicle

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FAQ

Portland Downtown safety: common questions

Is Portland Downtown a safe neighborhood in Portland?

Portland Downtown has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Portland. Our analysis counted 3,299 reported incidents in Portland Downtown, including 546 violent and 1,726 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Portland Downtown?

The most frequently reported offense in Portland Downtown is Theft from Vehicle.