Crime & Women's Safety in Portland

Portland, Oregon is ranked extremely safe for solo female travelers. Crime rates are lower than the national average, but I wouldn’t walk alone at night without exercising the utmost caution or using public transportation.

Portland is pretty safe in groups, parts of downtown to avoid. Not much nightlife so that eliminates risk. Never felt my life at risk in this city, very accepting overall. it’s a big city like any other, but if you are even just a little street smart, you’ll be good

There is a high percentage of unhoused population and all drugs are legal here, with that being said there are some things to take note of in your surroundings when in town. Other than that Portland is pretty safe especially in neighborhoods outside of the downtown metro areas.

The public transportation can have a lot of drug addicts on the trains since they don't check tickets, but as long as you don't make eye contact or say anything to them you're fine. I wouldn't walk in the parks at night either since a lot of drug addicts hangout there too.

Solo travel experience

I traveled after a breakup. I always loved visiting Portland. I went to the Japanese friendship garden, hiked multnomah falls and just ventured out. I loved going there and I wanted to live there but couldn’t foit the bill. Met some very nice people as well. I miss the coffee.

Solo travel experience

I made a solo trip to Portland in November last year. I only had 2.5 days, but I tried to make the most of that time. I ate and drank at many cool breweries and restaurants. Breakfasts were the most important. Portland definitely knows how to do a proper breakfast. I attended a great concert at Revolution Hall. I managed to watch people and walk along McCall's waterfront. One morning I went to Multnomah Falls (if you go early, there's hardly anyone there). Seeing a photo of Multnomah Falls put Portland on my travel list. I stayed in Southeast Portland (which I really liked) and walked almost everywhere.