97236 Safety Report
ZIP • PORTLAND, ORSummary
97236 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 24 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $341K (-35.4% vs area average), median household income of $73K (-23.2% vs area average), population density of 5,010 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.2% (+3.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 97236
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 97236 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #9 out of 24 zips analyzed.
206
Total Incidents
17.2
Monthly Average
#9 / 24
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 97236 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 18:00 (19 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 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 97236 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 17 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 9% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in OR neighborhoods like 97236 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 97236 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 31.1% of all incidents (64 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault at 19.4% (40 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
5,010.4
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #17 of 24 zips
-31.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #3 of 24 zips
+3.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$341,015.56
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 24 zips
-35.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$73,019.45
average estimate
Ranks #20 of 24 zips
-23.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.