97214 Safety Report
ZIP • PORTLAND, ORSummary
97214 has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 24 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $618K (+17.0% vs area average), median household income of $98K (+2.7% vs area average), population density of 9,574 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.67% (+0.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 97214
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 97214 in Portland, OR receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 #18 out of 24 zips analyzed.
380
Total Incidents
31.7
Monthly Average
#18 / 24
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 97214 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (38 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 97214 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 48 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Portland experiences approximately 32 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 9% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like 97214 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 97214 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 30% of all incidents (114 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations at 21.1% (80 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
9,573.66
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #3 of 24 zips
+31.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #14 of 24 zips
+0.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$617,757.03
average estimate
Ranks #8 of 24 zips
+17.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$97,673.04
average estimate
Ranks #10 of 24 zips
+2.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.