Oregon: Leading the Nation in Homelessness & Crime

A list of Oregon’s highs and lows relating to the rest of the nation in regard to homelessness and crime.

Tualatin, Ore. - It’s gotten “progressively” more dangerous in Oregon during the past 5 years. Democrats (and Republicans) in the legislature have engineered the increasing property and violent crime, throughout Oregon, by eliminating law enforcement special units, taking police officers off the streets and “re-imagining” the police by focusing resources towards the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion agenda. They also prevented local towns and counties from sweeping homeless encampments, made it against the law to ask anyone for proof of citizenship and eliminated bail requirements for violent offenders. You can see the destructive policies for yourself by visiting the “Bad Bills” page on my website. Meanwhile, the damage is done. Here’s where Oregon now stands, compared to the nation, on matters of public safety:

#43

Public Safety

Oregon ranks #43 in overall public safety as one of top 10 most dangerous states.

3x

More Property Crime

In the Portland Metro Area property crime is MORE THAN 3x the national average.

#2

In Murders

In 2022 Portland ranked #2 in total West Coast murders behind only Los Angeles.

1st

West Coast Homeless

Oregon has the highest rate of homelessness on the West Coast.

#1

Homeless Children

Oregon has THE LARGEST population in the nation of homeless families with children.

300%

More Juveniles in Jail

Oregon has 300% more incarcerated juveniles than the national average.

#20

Most Dangerous City

Portland Ranks #20 in the most dangerous cities in North America in the first half of 2024.

#3

In Homelessness

Oregon ranks #3 in highest rate of homelessness in the nation

4th

Increased Homeless

Oregon had the 4th largest increase in the nation of total homeless population.

#2

Homeless Veterans

Oregon ranks #2 in largest increase of homeless veterans.

2x

More Violent Crime

In the Portland Metro Area violent crime is nearly 2x the national average.

#1

Murders

The number of murders in Portland exceed San Francisco and Seattle combined in 2024.

#6

Unsheltered Homeless

Portland ranks #6 in highest number of unsheltered homeless in the nation.

2nd

Increased Homeless

In 2022 Portland ranked #2 in total West Coast murders behind only Los Angeles.

#1

Unsheltered Families

In 2023 Portland was #1 in the highest percentage of unsheltered families in the nation.

The time is now.

“The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.”

— Tacitus