97210 Safety Report
ZIP • PORTLAND, ORSummary
97210 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 24 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $678K (+28.3% vs area average), median household income of $90K (-5.1% vs area average), population density of 1,569 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.35% (-1.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 97210
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 97210 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 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
The crime density is 64.9% lower than the median for zips in the region. This area ranks #4 out of 24 zips analyzed.
153
Total Incidents
12.8
Monthly Average
#4 / 24
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 97210 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 11:00 (13 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 97210 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 22 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Portland experiences approximately 13 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like 97210 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 97210 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 34% of all incidents (52 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 22.2% (34 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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
1,568.51
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #24 of 24 zips
-78.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #18 of 24 zips
-1.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$677,520.53
average estimate
Ranks #4 of 24 zips
+28.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$90,199.5
average estimate
Ranks #12 of 24 zips
-5.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.