Boise/Eliot Safety Report
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Summary
Boise/Eliot has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 111 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $563K (+5.7% 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 111 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #105 out of 111 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
8
Total Incidents
0.7
Monthly Average
#105 / 111
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
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 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 1 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 67% 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 37.5% of all incidents (3 cases). This is followed by Weapon Offenses | Weapons Law Violations at 25% (2 cases). The top three categories combined represent 88% 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 111 neighborhoods
+37.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #66 of 111 neighborhoods
+0.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$563,200
average estimate
Ranks #43 of 111 neighborhoods
+5.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$78,171
average estimate
Ranks #83 of 111 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.