Wilkes Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • PORTLAND, ORSummary
Wilkes has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 112 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $322K (-39.7% vs area average), median household income of $72K (-34.8% vs area average), population density of 3,172 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.77% (+0.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Wilkes
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Wilkes in Portland, OR receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 #34 out of 112 neighborhoods analyzed.
27
Total Incidents
2.3
Monthly Average
#34 / 112
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Wilkes show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (4 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 21:00 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 Wilkes reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 5 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Portland experiences approximately 2 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 7% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like Wilkes tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Wilkes is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 48.1% of all incidents (13 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 18.5% (5 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
3,171.93
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #90 of 112 neighborhoods
-51.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #56 of 112 neighborhoods
+0.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$321,669.76
average estimate
Ranks #106 of 112 neighborhoods
-39.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$71,643.86
average estimate
Ranks #95 of 112 neighborhoods
-34.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.