Boise/Eliot Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PORTLAND, ORSummary
Boise/Eliot has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 112 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $563K (+5.5% vs area average), median household income of $78K (-28.8% vs area average), population density of 9,048 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.27% (+0.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Boise/Eliot
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Boise/Eliot in Portland, OR receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This neighborhood was compared against 112 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Portland, OR.
Walking Safety
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #106 out of 112 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
7
Total Incidents
0.6
Monthly Average
#106 / 112
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Boise/Eliot show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 13:00 (2 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Portland, OR can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Boise/Eliot reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 4 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 1 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 500% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like Boise/Eliot tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Boise/Eliot is Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations, accounting for 42.9% of all incidents (3 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Weapons Law Violations at 28.6% (2 cases). The top three categories combined represent 86% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Portland, OR helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
9,048
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #24 of 112 neighborhoods
+37.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #67 of 112 neighborhoods
+0.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$563,200
average estimate
Ranks #44 of 112 neighborhoods
+5.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$78,171
average estimate
Ranks #84 of 112 neighborhoods
-28.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.