97219 Safety Report
ZIP • PORTLAND, ORSummary
97219 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 24 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $569K (+7.8% vs area average), median household income of $125K (+31.0% vs area average), population density of 3,692 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 95.59% (+2.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 97219
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 97219 in Portland, OR receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #2 out of 24 zips analyzed.
95
Total Incidents
7.9
Monthly Average
#2 / 24
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 97219 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (9 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 12:00 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 97219 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 17 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Portland experiences approximately 8 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 21% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like 97219 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 97219 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 33.7% of all incidents (32 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 18.9% (18 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
3,691.86
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #20 of 24 zips
-49.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
95.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #5 of 24 zips
+2.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$569,178.25
average estimate
Ranks #10 of 24 zips
+7.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$124,535.58
average estimate
Ranks #4 of 24 zips
+31.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.