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Robbery in Portland, Tennessee (2026)

59.2 per 100K · 6% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Portland has a robbery rate of 59.2 per 100K, which is 6% below the national average of 63.3. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 1,689 per year.

In 2026, the robbery rate in Portland, Tennessee is 59.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 6% below the national average of 63.3. That puts Portland's robbery close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Robbery Rate: Portland vs State and National Averages

Portland
59.2
Tennessee Avg
73.0
National Avg
63.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Robbery in Portland

1 in 1,689

Approximate chance of being affected by robbery in Portland in a given year, based on the rate of 59.2 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Robbery?

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from a person by force or threat of force. Unlike burglary, robbery involves direct confrontation with the victim.

Other Crime Types in Portland

C+
Violent Crime406.3/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Property Crime1958.7/100K · 7% above avg
C+
Murder6.1/100K · 7% above avg
C+
Assault312.4/100K · 16% above avg

Robbery in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Alcoa
B-
58.7
Manchester
B
31.9
Lewisburg
B
40.6
Soddy-Daisy
B-
49.5
McMinnville
C
90.5
Crossville
C+
67.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Robbery in Portland

How bad is robbery in Portland?
As of 2026, Portland's robbery rate of 59.2 per 100K is 6% below the national average. It ranks behind 48% of US cities for robbery.
What is the robbery rate in Portland?
As of 2026, 59.2 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 63.3 per 100K.
Is robbery increasing in Portland?
Crime in Portland has trended upward recently, though specific robbery trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Portland's robbery compare to Tennessee?
Portland performs better than most Tennessee cities on robbery. Its rate of 59.2 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of robbery in Portland?
Based on the rate of 59.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 1,689 residents could be affected by robbery in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Portland safe from robbery?
Portland is about average for robbery. The rate of 59.2 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Portland safety overviewHow we calculate grades

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

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