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Austin vs Portland: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Austin has a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 residents vs Portland's 56.5 per 1,000, making Austin 30% safer overall. Austin earns a D- safety grade compared to Portland's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Austin

Texas

Overall GradeD-
Violent CrimeB-
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate39.5/1K
Percentile14%
F

Portland

Oregon

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate56.5/1K
Percentile1%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricAustinPortland
Overall Crime Rate39.5/1K56.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate350.0450.0
Property Crime Rate3600.05200.0
Murder Rate4.68.1
Assault Rate278.3322.6
Robbery Rate60.675.5
Burglary Rate461.8675.3
Theft Rate3112.63657.4
Vehicle Theft Rate763.2714.4

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Austin is safer in 8 and Portland is safer in 1.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Austin, you have a 1 in 25 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 18 in Portland.

Full Safety Reports

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Austin, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Portland, Oregon Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Austin vs Portland

Austin Climate Overview

Annual High80.2°F
Annual Low58.7°F
Annual Rain33.9"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
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F
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M
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J
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N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

Portland Climate Overview

Annual High63.1°F
Annual Low45.7°F
Annual Rain36.8"
Annual Snow4.7"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthAugust
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
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ColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

AustinPortlandHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Austin is 16°F warmer in summer than Portland, but Portland is 6°F colder in winter than Austin. Portland gets 5 inches of snow annually, while Austin rarely sees any.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin safer than Portland?
As of 2026, Austin is 30% safer overall, with a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 residents compared to Portland's 56.5. Austin earns a D- safety grade vs Portland's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Austin or Portland?
Portland has more violent crime at 450 per 100,000 residents. Austin is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Austin vs Portland?
Austin has a crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 (violent: 350/100K, property: 3600/100K). Portland has 56.5 per 1,000 (violent: 450/100K, property: 5200/100K).
Should I move to Austin or Portland?
From a safety perspective, Austin has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Austin (pop. 1,002,632) and Portland (pop. 635,109) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Austin's D- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Austin and Portland compare for property crime?
Austin has lower property crime at 3600 per 100K vs Portland's 5200. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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