Is Portland Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Portland

Inner city Porltand, you don't want to walk alone at night.. especially in China Town. That part is questionable even in the day time. But I lived in the inner city for a couple of years during college by myself and it was sure interesting. Definitely keep pepper spray on you and don't make eye contact with people on drugs on public transport. Other than that, Portland is pretty chill. Lots of places to explore and hike and eat! Lots of art too.

I have never had an issue but keep my head on. Swivel no matter what city I’m in. I have never had a bad or poor experience in Portland. The areas that see quite a bit of homeless people are patrolled by police also.

I feel like it’s no different than any large metropolitan area; stay aware, don’t put yourself in potentially dangerous situations and you should be fine. I walk everywhere and have never had any problems. That doesn’t mean I walk through a park in the middle of the night. There is street crime and mental health issues on the streets but I use public transportation and go downtown frequently with no issues

It has gotten less safe with time due to the pandemic and increase of homeless, but the city overall is still pretty safe. I still drive out to events in downtown and still walk out and about. Obviously I avoid homeless camps

I would say it is slightly better than most large US cities. I do not often think about my safety unless I am alone at night, and even then, it’s just to stay diligent. You can do anything as a solo female.

Downtown has become fairly dangerous as the housing crisis has displaced hundreds if not thousands of locals, leaving them nothing but cheap drugs and tents. My car has been broken into in “safe” parking garages twice. Portland is also estimated to have the highest rate of human trafficking in the states. People of color are disproportionately harassed, assaulted, and jailed by Portland police, however this is common in several major US cities. The houseless people have never assaulted me, but people in a mental health crisis are unpredictable. It’s definitely not safe to walk alone at night as a womxn.

Portland is not very safe, but it depends on what part of town you’re in. It's a community with fewer big houses, but people tend to mind their own business if you're lucky. It’s not very nice overall, but there are some of the best coffee shops and little hidden corners in the city with secret treasures. Also, Forest Park is massive and beautiful, so check it out.

If you have watched Portlandia (2011) it feels like it hasn't changed much. You'll find eclectic people, 90s kids which makes the city WEIRD (in a good way). There are some clubs around Old Town and if you want to find a dive bar, well... this is your spot.

Portland is a wonderful city and I have lived here for 5 years, I absolutely love it here. Portland, like many US cities, has some work to do around the housing crisis and you will sometimes see people struggling with houselessness in downtown. It is very safe regardless and has a lot to offer. Some of the best food and coffee and drinks in the world 🤩

Portland ME is a very safe place. Just use common sense like you would anywhere: keep alert at night and walk with a buddy if you can. I used to have pepper spray but don't feel I need it anymore. I live in the West End which is like Mister Roger's neighborhood.

Solo travel

There is a cheese restaurant within the the town of Portland Maine that is open until 2 am! It has great scenery, nearby shops and it is a walkable town. I would recommend seeing a poet named Joe who is by the bay to write you a poem!

Solo travel

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.