Kerns Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PORTLAND, ORSummary
Kerns 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 $575K (+7.7% vs area average), median household income of $69K (-37.4% vs area average), population density of 9,336 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.17% (-4.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Kerns
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Kerns 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #101 out of 112 neighborhoods analyzed.
117
Total Incidents
9.8
Monthly Average
#101 / 112
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Kerns show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (10 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 16:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Kerns reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 16 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 10 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 21% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like Kerns tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Kerns is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents (39 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 29.1% (34 cases). The top three categories combined represent 74% 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
9,335.64
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #19 of 112 neighborhoods
+41.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #103 of 112 neighborhoods
-4.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$574,667.86
average estimate
Ranks #41 of 112 neighborhoods
+7.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$68,762.22
average estimate
Ranks #98 of 112 neighborhoods
-37.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.