The city of Portland, PA has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Portland is 8.5, while the US average is 22.7. However, the city does struggle with property crime, with a rate of 20.5 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel safer in terms of physical harm, they still need to be cautious about protecting their belongings. Despite these challenges, the community of Portland is actively working to address and reduce crime rates in the city, ensuring a safer and more secure environment for its residents.
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.