Eliot Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PORTLAND, ORSummary
Eliot has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 112 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $529K (-0.8% vs area average), median household income of $67K (-38.8% vs area average), population density of 7,206 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92% (-2.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Eliot
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Eliot in Portland, OR receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly 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 #99 out of 112 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
112
Total Incidents
9.3
Monthly Average
#99 / 112
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Eliot show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (12 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 9:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Eliot reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 14 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 9 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 16% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like Eliot tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Eliot is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 26.8% of all incidents (30 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 25.9% (29 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
7,206.13
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #49 of 112 neighborhoods
+9.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #89 of 112 neighborhoods
-2.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$529,399.6
average estimate
Ranks #58 of 112 neighborhoods
-0.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$67,276.96
average estimate
Ranks #100 of 112 neighborhoods
-38.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.