97211 Safety Report
ZIP • PORTLAND, ORSummary
97211 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 24 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $424K (-19.6% vs area average), median household income of $115K (+20.8% vs area average), population density of 3,330 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.23% (-5.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 97211
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 97211 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
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #6 out of 24 zips analyzed.
195
Total Incidents
16.3
Monthly Average
#6 / 24
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 97211 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 21:00 (15 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 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 97211 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 24 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Portland experiences approximately 16 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 97211 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 97211 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 34.9% of all incidents (68 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 20% (39 cases). The top three categories combined represent 72% 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
3,329.87
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #21 of 24 zips
-54.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
88.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #22 of 24 zips
-5.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$424,478.91
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 24 zips
-19.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$114,847.19
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 24 zips
+20.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.