Pearl District Safety Report
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Summary
Pearl District has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 111 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $588K (+10.3% vs area average), median household income of $122K (+11.4% vs area average), population density of 29,135 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.37% (-7.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Pearl District
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Pearl District 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 111 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #108 out of 111 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
309
Total Incidents
25.8
Monthly Average
#108 / 111
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Pearl District show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (27 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Pearl District reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 41 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 26 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 16% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like Pearl District tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Pearl District is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 35% of all incidents (108 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations at 27.5% (85 cases). The top three categories combined represent 78% 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
29,135.1
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #1 of 111 neighborhoods
+343.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #109 of 111 neighborhoods
-7.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$587,562.41
average estimate
Ranks #37 of 111 neighborhoods
+10.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$122,271.1
average estimate
Ranks #35 of 111 neighborhoods
+11.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.