The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR Metro Area has experienced a significant decrease in violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 17.7, which is lower than the US average of 22.7. This is a positive trend that can be attributed to the efforts of local law enforcement and community organizations. However, property crime remains a concern in the area, with a rate of 42.7, higher than the national average of 35.4. This highlights the need for continued efforts to address and prevent property crimes in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR Metro Area. As context, it is important to note that despite the lower violent crime rate, there is still work to be done to ensure the safety and security of residents in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area violent crime is 17.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area property crime is 42.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, Oregon does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Portland, Oregon. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Portland, Oregon. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.