{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/portland","updatedAt":"2026-09-15T05:52:28.402Z","place":{"city":"Portland","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":45.52345,"lon":-122.67621},"safety":{"score":71,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":74,"confidence":0.52,"caps":[],"databaseScore":72,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Moderately positive","summary":"Feel safe walking alone after dark: 60.0% (UN SDG Global Database, 2023), indicating moderate confidence in nighttime safety; visitors report feeling safe in tourist neighborhoods with proper awareness but caution in certain downtown zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":60,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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corruption","value":69.8551773,"display":"70/100","year":"2024","score":70,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":77.7839316,"display":"78/100","year":"2024","score":78,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":76.1934585,"display":"76/100","year":"2024","score":76,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":72.3731718,"display":"72/100","year":"2024","score":72,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":652503,"display":"653k residents","year":null,"score":73,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":49.2,"display":"49.2 / 100","year":null,"score":55,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after 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notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":26.8421851,"display":"27 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2022","score":80,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":30,"display":"September: highs ~30°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1.5,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":75,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Portland is generally safe for visitors, with moderate petty crime risks concentrated in specific downtown areas and occasional protest-related disruptions.","summary":"Portland's safety profile shows a composite index of 72/100, indicating it is safer than ~75% of countries. While violent crime has improved significantly — homicides dropped 51% in 2025 — property crime remains elevated, particularly vehicle break-ins and bike theft. Visitors should exercise normal big-city precautions, especially in downtown and Old Town/Chinatown after dark.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Muggings are uncommon but occur sporadically in downtown Portland, especially near transit stops and poorly lit streets after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded areas like Powell's Books, Saturday Market, and on TriMet buses and MAX light rail."},"safeAreas":["Pearl District","NW 23rd Avenue","Alberta Arts District","Mississippi Avenue","Sellwood-Moreland","Washington Park"],"avoidAreas":["Lents Neighborhood - higher property crime and social disorder","Powellhurst-Gilbert - elevated theft and vandalism risk"],"scams":["Vehicle break-ins targeting visible valuables","Bicycle theft rings","Pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas","Taxi overcharging or unlicensed drivers"],"zones":[{"name":"Pearl District","level":"safe","note":"Upscale area with good lighting, regular security patrols, and low violent crime; popular with tourists."},{"name":"NW 23rd Avenue","level":"safe","note":"Trendy, well-populated corridor with cafes and shops; natural surveillance from foot traffic day and evening."},{"name":"Alberta Arts District","level":"safe","note":"Gentrified cultural area with galleries and restaurants; generally safe daytime and early evening."},{"name":"Mississippi Avenue","level":"safe","note":"Lively retail strip with active street life; good pedestrian presence deters crime."},{"name":"Sellwood-Moreland","level":"safe","note":"Residential southeast neighborhood with family-friendly vibe and low crime rates."},{"name":"Washington Park","level":"safe","note":"Major green space with attractions like the zoo and gardens; well-patrolled and safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Downtown Core","level":"caution","note":"Improving but still sees pickpocketing, bag-snatching, and vehicle break-ins; use extra awareness after dark."},{"name":"Old Town/Chinatown","level":"caution","note":"Trending better but has visible homelessness and occasional disorder; avoid leaving valuables in cars, especially at night."},{"name":"Lents Neighborhood","level":"avoid","note":"East Portland area with higher property crime rates and visible social issues; exercise caution, particularly after dark."},{"name":"Powellhurst-Gilbert","level":"avoid","note":"East Portland neighborhood with elevated theft and vandalism; not recommended for unfamiliar visitors at night."}]}}