Northwest District Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PORTLAND, ORSummary
Northwest District 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 $703K (+31.6% vs area average), median household income of $77K (-30.3% vs area average), population density of 12,222 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.46% (-1.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Northwest District
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Northwest District 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 #103 out of 112 neighborhoods analyzed.
274
Total Incidents
22.8
Monthly Average
#103 / 112
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Northwest District show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (23 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 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 Northwest District reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 41 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 23 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like Northwest District tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Northwest District is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 28.8% of all incidents (79 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations at 21.2% (58 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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
12,221.56
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #6 of 112 neighborhoods
+85.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #83 of 112 neighborhoods
-1.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$702,542.04
average estimate
Ranks #16 of 112 neighborhoods
+31.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$76,548.97
average estimate
Ranks #89 of 112 neighborhoods
-30.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.