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Overlook Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • PORTLAND, OR
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Summary

Overlook has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 112 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $525K (-1.7% vs area average), median household income of $107K (-2.9% vs area average), population density of 2,467 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.29% (+1.4% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Overlook

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Overlook in Portland, OR receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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

Safe

This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #45 out of 112 neighborhoods analyzed.

62

Total Incidents

5.2

Monthly Average

#45 / 112

Safety Rank

Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Overlook show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (9 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 18:00 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 Overlook reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 11 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 5 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 6% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like Overlook tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple Assault
1727.4%
Assault | Aggravated Assault
1727.4%
Robbery | Robbery
711.3%
Weapon Offenses | Weapons Law Violations
69.7%
Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations
69.7%
Other
914.5%

The most common type of crime in Overlook is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 27.4% of all incidents (17 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 27.4% (17 cases). The top three categories combined represent 66% 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

2,466.67

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #98 of 112 neighborhoods

-62.5% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

95.3%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #38 of 112 neighborhoods

+1.4% vs area average

Median Home Value

$524,615.41

average estimate

Ranks #59 of 112 neighborhoods

-1.7% vs area average

Median Household Income

$106,669.72

average estimate

Ranks #52 of 112 neighborhoods

-2.9% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1711.7%
Children & Teens92nd highest
18-247.7%
Young Adults76th highest
25-3429.5%
Young Professionals13th highest
35-4417.4%
Mid-Career Adults43rd highest
45-5412.6%
Mature Adults80th highest
55-649.3%
Pre-Retirement86th highest
65+11.8%
Seniors76th highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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