97201 Safety Report
ZIP • PORTLAND, ORSummary
97201 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 24 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $755K (+42.9% vs area average), median household income of $87K (-8.1% vs area average), population density of 8,653 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.97% (-3.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 97201
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 97201 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 zip was compared against 24 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 zip in Portland, OR.
Walking Safety
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #19 out of 24 zips analyzed.
305
Total Incidents
25.4
Monthly Average
#19 / 24
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 97201 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (30 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 97201 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 42 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Portland experiences approximately 25 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like 97201 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 97201 is Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations, accounting for 28.2% of all incidents (86 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 23.6% (72 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
8,653.23
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #6 of 24 zips
+18.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #20 of 24 zips
-3.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$754,843.7
average estimate
Ranks #2 of 24 zips
+42.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$87,429.47
average estimate
Ranks #15 of 24 zips
-8.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.