Old Town Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PORTLAND, ORSummary
Old Town 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 $332K (-37.7% vs area average), median household income of $32K (-71.3% vs area average), population density of 18,934 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.78% (-5.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Old Town
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Old Town 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #112 out of 112 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
514
Total Incidents
42.8
Monthly Average
#112 / 112
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Old Town show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (34 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 Old Town reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 74 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 43 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 22% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like Old Town tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Old Town is Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents (187 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 26.7% (137 cases). The top three categories combined represent 79% 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
18,933.64
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #2 of 112 neighborhoods
+187.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
88.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #108 of 112 neighborhoods
-5.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$332,489.16
average estimate
Ranks #103 of 112 neighborhoods
-37.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$31,513.02
average estimate
Ranks #112 of 112 neighborhoods
-71.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.