Northwest Heights Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PORTLAND, ORSummary
Northwest Heights has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 112 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $716K (+34.3% vs area average), median household income of $195K (+77.3% vs area average), population density of 3,887 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.23% (+2.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Northwest Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Northwest Heights in Portland, OR receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #18 out of 112 neighborhoods analyzed.
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Total Incidents
0.4
Monthly Average
#18 / 112
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Northwest Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 7:00 (1 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 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 Northwest Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 2 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 33% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like Northwest Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Northwest Heights is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 40% of all incidents (2 cases). This is followed by Assault | Intimidation at 40% (2 cases). The top three categories combined represent 100% 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
3,887.38
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #81 of 112 neighborhoods
-40.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #24 of 112 neighborhoods
+2.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$716,491.83
average estimate
Ranks #14 of 112 neighborhoods
+34.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$194,736.88
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 112 neighborhoods
+77.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.