South Portland Safety Report
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Summary
South Portland has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 111 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $535K (+0.4% vs area average), median household income of $109K (-0.8% vs area average), population density of 8,306 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.3% (-1.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for South Portland
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, South Portland 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 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #93 out of 111 neighborhoods analyzed.
195
Total Incidents
16.3
Monthly Average
#93 / 111
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in South Portland show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (24 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 South Portland reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 53 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 16 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 75% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like South Portland tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in South Portland is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 51.3% of all incidents (100 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 30.8% (60 cases). The top three categories combined represent 88% 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
8,306.36
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #34 of 111 neighborhoods
+26.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #85 of 111 neighborhoods
-1.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$534,906.65
average estimate
Ranks #53 of 111 neighborhoods
+0.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$108,835.99
average estimate
Ranks #50 of 111 neighborhoods
-0.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.