East Columbia Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PORTLAND, ORSummary
East Columbia has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 112 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $360K (-32.5% vs area average), median household income of $85K (-22.6% vs area average), population density of 378 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.07% (-5.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Columbia
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Columbia in Portland, OR receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. 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
The crime density is 47.1% higher than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #65 out of 112 neighborhoods analyzed.
92
Total Incidents
7.7
Monthly Average
#65 / 112
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Columbia show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (10 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 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 East Columbia reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 12 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 8 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 26% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like East Columbia tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Columbia is Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations, accounting for 27.2% of all incidents (25 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 21.7% (20 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
377.58
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #109 of 112 neighborhoods
-94.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #106 of 112 neighborhoods
-5.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$360,364.01
average estimate
Ranks #93 of 112 neighborhoods
-32.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$85,029.3
average estimate
Ranks #74 of 112 neighborhoods
-22.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.