Is Montavilla Safe?
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Summary
Montavilla has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 112 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $386K (-27.3% vs area average), median household income of $87K (-20.6% vs area average), population density of 7,422 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.23% (+1.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Montavilla
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Montavilla 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
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #84 out of 112 neighborhoods analyzed.
188
Total Incidents
15.7
Monthly Average
#84 / 112
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Montavilla show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 1:00 (17 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 Montavilla reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2026-08 with 23 incidents, while 2026-04 saw the lowest activity at 10 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 16 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 Montavilla tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Montavilla is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents (66 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 19.1% (36 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
7,421.83
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #43 of 112 neighborhoods
+12.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #40 of 112 neighborhoods
+1.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$386,250.15
average estimate
Ranks #81 of 112 neighborhoods
-27.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$86,727
average estimate
Ranks #71 of 112 neighborhoods
-20.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.