The city of Portland, PA has a lower than average rate of violent crime at 8.5 compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime in Portland is also below the national average at 20.5 compared to 35.4 for the US as a whole. This lower level of criminal activity makes Portland an attractive place to live for those who want a safe and secure environment. The police department in Portland does an excellent job of keeping citizens safe by providing comprehensive law enforcement services and community outreach programs that focus on crime prevention and safety awareness.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Portland violent crime is 8.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Portland property crime is 20.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.