{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-states/portland","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:37:19.156Z","place":{"city":"Portland","country":"United States","countryCode":"US","lat":45.52345,"lon":-122.67621},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":65,"label":"Cautiously positive with caveats","summary":"Travelers report mixed feelings: locals and guided-tour users consistently rate it safe and pleasant; independent explorers express discomfort about visible homelessness and drug activity. Recent guides (May–Jul 2026) emphasize the rebound and manageable precautions. 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The primary risk is property crime—vehicle break-ins and bike theft—not street violence. Day exploration is comfortable (65/100 confidence); evening/night requires standard big-city caution, especially in Old Town/Chinatown.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging/armed robbery is not rampant (44/100 community concern). Street crime clusters in specific areas late at night; tourists in main neighborhoods face low risk."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in downtown, transit zones, and popular attractions. Crowds provide cover; stay aware and secure valuables."},"safeAreas":["Pearl District","Hawthorne","NW 23rd Avenue","Sellwood","Washington Park","Division Street"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Vehicle break-in and bicycle theft rings in parking areas","ATM card skimming and distraction scams by unsolicited offers in busy tourist zones","Pickpocketing in downtown and crowded attractions"],"zones":[{"name":"Pearl District","level":"safe","note":"Upscale neighborhood with security patrols, excellent walkability, restaurants and shopping"},{"name":"Hawthorne","level":"safe","note":"Vibrant, gentrified area with galleries and active street life day and evening"},{"name":"NW 23rd Avenue","level":"safe","note":"Trendy neighborhood with cafes, shops, and good pedestrian traffic throughout day and evening"},{"name":"Sellwood","level":"safe","note":"Safe and walkable residential neighborhood with good local amenities"},{"name":"Washington Park","level":"safe","note":"Safe and walkable area popular with tourists, good for daytime and evening visits"},{"name":"Division Street","level":"safe","note":"Trendy area with restaurants and shops, active during day and evening"},{"name":"Downtown","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub improving rapidly; generally safe during day but use extra awareness after dark"},{"name":"Old Town/Chinatown","level":"caution","note":"Historic neighborhood, safe during daytime; exercise caution after dark and with belongings"}]}}