Oregon is among the most dangerous states in the country according to a new report

Shootings and homicides are declining in Portland, Oregon's largest city. But that doesn't change how the state ranks nationwide.
A new report shows Oregon is one of the top ten most dangerous states, based on violent crime and property crime.
In the first quarter of 2022, Portland Police say there were 483 shootings and 34 homicides.
During that same time in 2023, there were 346 shootings and 29 homicides.
From January 1 to April 30, 2024, there were 285 shootings and 25 homicides.
From January 1 to May 11th, there have been 304 shootings and 27 homicides. All but seven were due to gunfire.
In 2022 Mayor Ted Wheeler declared a gun violence emergency.
Community activist Lionel Irving thinks that's one reason for the drop. “We had that urgency,” he said.
“Everybody was in on it. That's why we were able to see a dip,” Irving added.
Bretto Jackson says here’s another reason. “A lot of those major shooters are in jail,” he said.
Jackson said jail isn't the solution to the problem, either. “We need more early intervention programs, not wait until you get into the system programs and then we can help you.”
Both men say shootings in Portland need to be treated as seriously as the fentanyl epidemic, or those numbers are not going to rapidly decline.
“Fentanyl does kill, one pill can kill,” said Jackson. “That's a fact. But a stray bullet and a shooting popping up in broad daylight is just a terrifying experience.”
“Who is doing the work?” said Irving. “Who's doing it effectively? And let's get our funds to them. Let's double down there so we can save some of these young men and women because it's a travesty.”
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[@alyssa0411]

How about not releasing the criminals back out onto the street?

[@erichross672]

Its a no bond state

[@THATMOFODIRT]

It’s not a gun violence problem. It’s a culture, socioeconomic, fatherless homes problem.

[@jimk8520]

I’m thankful you mention all three. We can’t fix this by trying to address one without the others.

[@audioartisan]

Hitting the head on the nail. Not so obvious to those who cannot see a larger picture.

[@calikeisha365]

What percentage of the homeless and drug addict vagrants are fatherless?

[@MarvinThiessen]

@@calikeisha365 Good question.

[@SpookyDookySr]

Who thought decriminalizing drugs, defunding police, and allowing homelessness could end so badly. 🤷

[@MsGenXodus]

Increased police funding in on your ballot. The power is in your hands!

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

@@MsGenXodus: Exactly why do you guys want to make Portland an authoritarian place?? You want authoritarianism? Move to North Korea.

[@THATMOFODIRT]

The early intervention program is to be a father to your kids.

[@audioartisan]

Agreed! Family values have been lost.

[@rustynails8756]

Agreed! Children need both parents.

[@stan4now]

Don't make it a parental issue. Studies show the socioeconomic impact on families, schools and city-sponsored youth programs. Worse, the recidivism rate is a source of state and city revenue.

[@THATMOFODIRT]

@@stan4now Reality shows that decades of turning a blind eye to the impact that fatherless homes have had on youth has significantly contributed to the current situation. Take an honest look around. It can’t be ignored. It’s a major factor, more so than poverty.

[@samuraisaxon6800]

Live 15 min from Portland and haven’t been their in 2 years. I’m enjoying my safety and actual sensibility ☺️

[@frederickbooth7970]

I live 1 1/2 hours away from Portland & its not far enough distance!

[@PB-jk8bl]

Great job patting yourself on the back! Nobody cares about your living situation

[@tory1831]

Its all the same - not just downtown ya know?

[@PB-jk8bl]

@@tory1831 exactly! one big dystopian nightmare!

[@BoondockGore]

It's quiet and safe out in the boonies. Oregon is beautiful just don't go to Portland

[@pacnorthwestdude8470]

Never thought I’d see the day when Oregon became one of the most dangerous states. Horribly sad. Thanks Oregon leadership

[@forgottenman8629]

nah, it all falls onto the shoulders of OR democrat voters before they elected folks who mirror themselves...

[@thatstupiddawg5989]

It's been that way tho, nothing new here on the news 😂

[@samuraisaxon6800]

Also blame white guilt and virtue signaling.

[@stan4now]

This is a statewide issue that requires everyone to do their part to address the issues that can lead to deadly violence.

[@silaslizzie43]

You cannot blame politicians entirely. These are voters making stupid decisions, as well.

[@BajatheChickenMan]

What did the people think was going to happen? No wonder half the state wants to leave.

[@les0101s]

Unfortunately, that's not true. There isn't enough housing for the people we have now and not that many people leaving.

[@yamiyo6050]

😂

[@CosmosNut]

How ridiculous!!! Defund the police, legalize drugs, legalize camping in parks and streets, call violence and trashing the city 'protest, on and on yada, yada... stupid on stupid and here's what you get. TAKE OWNERSHIP VOTERS.

[@gregstump4450]

Just curious why Kansas City has 51 homicides compared to Portlands 25? They don't have "legalized" drugs, legal camping, and they vote Red. It's almost as if crime happens everywhere or something.

[@user-zg1wz8fh8f]

@@gregstump4450 Blacks

[@user-zg1wz8fh8f]

It is the rare democrat who issues a mea culpa and changes their voting behavior. They typically double-down on the bad policy, predictably throwing more money and government at the problems they created.

[@justincase2291]

@@gregstump4450 KC has 3 times the people and only twice the murders. Sounds like they are doing something better, but not good enough.

[@gregstump4450]

@@justincase2291 not sure where you get your information from but KC is certainly not 3 times the size. It has 130,000 less people than Portland and yes two times the murder. Is that really doing something right?

[@ponolovefarms3926]

Mostly peaceful violence though

[@solice8844]

The liberals own words. Best comment!

[@cvrart]

LOL! This is the only comment that actually made me chuckle.

[@ceasarromero3438]

This message sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce, and the Portland Bureau of Tourism.

[@frederickbooth7970]

Good sarcasm!

[@MrJackwork]

Early intervention? Like parenting?

[@tory1831]

Thats good to hear - we also pay the highest taxes and pay way too much for , Food, Gas, Rent , and Housing. May as well have everything be F#ucked up. We also have the worst Governor,Mayor and city council. Makes sense.

[@rustynails8756]

I don't know, I live in Washington State and I would put Inslee and DA Fergusan up against your Governor and DA for worst in the country! Heck DA Bob Fergusan doesn't even pretend to not be corrupt. He forced two political opponents with jail if they didn't pull out of the race. Their crime was having the same first and last name and being listed higher on the ballot sheet than DA Fergusan. Talk about a power mad corrupted politician. Of course he doesn't spend any time prosecuting car theft, assaults, property crime or SA, only folks that might interfere with his personal power.

[@SammyandMonica]

Sorry but everyone needs to get the F out of there.

[@mikeharvey4538]

Lock up the criminals. Voters need to dump Mike Schmidt as DA.

[@philbuell6657]

As long as Soros keeps bankrolling the local justice departments nothing is going to change.

[@magarj]

If you took Portland, Salem and Eugene out of the mix, Oregon would probably be in the bottom 10.

[@forgottenman8629]

that's right, this is just what Valley residents voted for. Maybe better to not work on Eastern OR secession but to kick out of OR the Valley and its loony democrats...

[@justinso8231]

That’s correct!! Oregon is mostly very safe!

[@TheNineteenKing]

But then 80% of the state population would be gone

[@ronlussier8570]

Right....because we all know how wonderful Medford, Roseburg, and Grant's Pass are

[@yamiyo6050]

Ummmm the most dangerous city in Oregon is a wh!te area called Ontario whicb is 5 hours from Pdx

[@seric4546]

Pathetic, but 40 years of one party rule and this is what you get.

[@ezrabrook3993]

We don't need any new program(s). It all start's with Raising Quality People at Home!

[@skitsfrizel5875]

Oh please! STOP trying to put a GOOD SPIN on the CESSPOOL known as PORTLAND or OREGON itself!

[@MrCyberShow]

We need more concealed carry holders.

[@justincase2291]

Quit voting Democrat Portland!

[@richard3716]

progressive get out of jail free policies are why

[@jamesklaatu9359]

Shootings and homicide are still out of control! Crime is everywhere! Businesses are closing and families are leaving because of it.

[@amandar5827]

People are flooding into small town like mine and we cannot keep up with the sudden influx!

[@frederickbooth7970]

@@amandar5827 The used to be small cities are becoming min- Portland`s! McMinnville is a case in point with the homeless & their running out of the drug reversal medication awhile back & having to have more brought in by other agencies! A nicer home in a nice area had multiple young people all drugged out. The authorities ran out of Narcan antidote.

[@amandar5827]

@@frederickbooth7970 It sucks. My town's situation is houses are being so fast and moved into before our little infrastructure can keep up. We've added some mobile classrooms for the schools, one more cop, and a LOT more taxes for the locals for 'improvement value' to upgrade the roads. Then the newbies complain about the lack of resources and deer eating their flowers.

[@frederickbooth7970]

@@amandar5827 I & my mother left the Nehalem bay area of Tillamook county because of exactly what your experiencing now. We moved to Dayton, Or. This area is now becoming over tourist oriented in cost now too. Our taxes have gone up 300%!! Our area is overrun with these ultra rich from out of state developing their wineries & giant "Cracker Box" houses as my father would call them. Most of my people I know of have left for Eastern Or. despite their families being born & raised for > 60 years either in Tillamook or Hillsboro area. Our once small towns are now becoming bedroom community cities with many times only Sheriff contracted out police patrols such as Amity or Dayton.You would be surprised how many commuters there are from Hillsboro or Beaverton during the day.

[@yamiyo6050]

@@frederickbooth7970I would consider yourself blessed to be out of Dayton or

[@jimdoe3288]

0:01 Because some cities aren't reporting the crimes for statistics. 😂

[@cathyburrows8162]

Lack laws and your state becomes an criminal magnet

[@PB-jk8bl]

Direct results of voting for senseless liberal policies

[@judya8392]

It is heartbreaking to see what Oregon has become but there are several States just as, if not more, dangerous then Oregon.

[@jenniferpearce1052]

Top 10 would mean that there are 9 others also in the top 10. So, yeah.

[@Azazel2024]

Typical dumb deflecting

[@stephenwest798]

As long as really stupid people keep blaming guns for the behavior of drugged up people the problem will never be solved, but that said we know motor vehicles are the sole cause of motor vehicle accidents right!? I think that motor vehicle accidents should be called motor vehicle violence, don't you?

[@tacticalnewbe5745]

Gang violence is probably number one reason, drugs, etc. Stay armed Oregon.

[@rholmst]

Democrats.

[@solice8844]

Yes, you hit the problem with one word.

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

Okay, l might not be a democrat anymore, but let’s just go ahead and vote some conservatives in and see how fast things can really get ruined around here. You’d be suffocating from the lack of self-determination.

[@solice8844]

@@TheTrueOnyxRose Really? Is that why democrats complain about successful republicans don’t pay their fair share? Their lack of self determination causes conservatives to build successful empires?

[@user-ts7ns7bt2v]

@@TheTrueOnyxRoseain’t no chance area going to moderate and recover. It’s progressive until the end. Past point of ever being a conservative or even moderate state. They’ll never be a red Senator or Gov there again. It’s over

[@revolutionhamburger]

Every current year report about our out-of-control crime rate necessarily begins with the reporter telling us how crime is down. "You might be murdered but some will surely survive."

[@glentanner4770]

Wow! I never would have thought. Cleveland, Detroit and Portland, Damn.

[@hotttt28]

Thanks Ted wheeler !

[@comeconcon569]

Washington has also become a very violent state especially in the Seattle metro area.

[@Azazel2024]

Diversity

[@Winning33]

Oregon is an embarrasment

[@sporttourersss]

It's a community activist problem.

[@lilygreene5844]

Hows that build back better working for you all that voted for it ?

[@GhostOfSnuffles]

Who would have guessed that legalizing drugs, taking away guns, and releasing felons from prison would have consequences!?!?

[@Mandolin-yx7fs]

Another democrat ruined beautiful state RIP

[@yamiyo6050]

😢

[@LuanNguyen-rj1bt]

We didn't have this issue before the brilliant idea of defund the police. Hmmmmmm I wonder who pushed this great idea..

[@aviationphd]

Pro tip…it’s the activist judges

[@TheIroczcamaro]

Don't forget a state that has incredibly over compensated public servants (and unheard of retirement pensions) that are arrogant and mock private sector tax working citizens. Not motivating, aspiring or inspiring for small business entrepreneurs taking huge financial risks.

[@TheIroczcamaro]

Switching gears can someone please explain how a former collegiate baseball coach in this state that made more than a few million in his last dozen or so years of coaching is receiving more than $500K annually through that absurd PERS. That's correct over $500K per year 'till he expires. Oh 'they" also get cost of living increases. ,,. And maybe his spouse will receive after he expires?.,,. Absolute thievery and numbers far far far from addin' up.

[@TheIroczcamaro]

Lol-in-USA

[@philbuell6657]

Gee, who would've thought the PERS fund would've caused so much grief. The majority of our state taxes goes straight to covering the PERS fund. For those of you who don't know what the PERS fund is for, it's the retirement coffer for all the state workers...cops, teachers(public and college), politicians, ODOT, dmv, dhs, etc.

[@philbuell6657]

@@TheIroczcamaro if it's who I'm thinking of, he held three different positions at different times at the college. I believe he was a teacher at the college, then a coach for said college team and then the college athletic director...and he draws a PERS pension for each one.

[@TheIroczcamaro]

@@philbuell6657 he made plenty and more than enough money ('they are incredibly over paid") to invest on his own and not be 'guaranteed" (didn't get permission from tax payers) a gross income nearing $44k per month 'till death. I don't care how many different titles he had. .,, i'd like to know what he financially contributed to that 'kettle" each and every year on top of regular living then let me do some quick math; numbers don't add up and i'll never be convinced..,, not just him but the near four thousand 'servants" in that corrupt PERS getting compensated over a $100K annually 'till death.,,. On top of that getting SS and whatever else they had disposable time to do. Too much time on their hands and way too easy. I'm sensing many getting 'fed" up with being duped, sold, suckered, deceived lied to bla bla bla., ,, Spokesperson.

[@Idontcare-g1n]

Liberal violence

[@forgottenman8629]

don't believe it's quite fair to include all of OR in this new ranking, the issue lies in the Valley not, say, Baker City unless the Valley's effort to legalize all drugs has crept into that community...

[@dayawhitaker8775]

Oregon was the best State in the country so they worked very hard on this one! Prayers for return of blessings. You know those apps on them phones paying for this crime!

[@yamiyo6050]

Agree this state was amazing but native Oregonians messed with the wrong people for being a certain demographic even tho they only came to bring peace so God is having his wrath on yall

[@matthewadventureexploratio6596]

Oregon needs to Permanently Ban on Guns & Railroad Crossings. Which means all of them will be Grade Separated Bridges Only.

[@samuraisaxon6800]

I blame white guilt and constant virtue signaling. Thanks a lot progressives 🙄

[@yamiyo6050]

You white racist are the main issue

[@OhYeaSoWhat]

Here’s an idea how about you Don’t commit crime and do drugs! how about that?

[@stan4now]

Bretto Jackson is right about "early intervention programs." Others have said the same but big city mayors still aren't responding. Is it because of the revenue cities take in with the recidivism rate? The revolving door of so-called correctional facilities needs to be locked. Everywhere. I served on a citizen advisory panel.

[@rudyb1652]

You can feel and see a huge change in Central Oregon

[@zachscott4867]

It’s almost too late. Just wait until more “new arrivals” are re-homed and provided for in your town.

[@user-od8es2ve5g]

I went through The Dalles, Oregon last Thanksgiving. I've always liked passing through there for years, before. This time within five minutes of getting there at the O'Reillys, saw a druggie screaming and running after another druggie who ran into the store. Went to get gas and within a couple blocks saw about ten zombied out druggies walking in the street, screaming at invisible people, brandishing weapons, etc. Couldn't believe how much of a crap hole it's turned into. Assuming they had a huge influx of homeless druggies from Portland. What a shame. Same thing's happened in Washington State. Areas that used to be beautiful and relatively safe have turned into disgusting, garbage dumps full of criminals wandering all over stealing crap and victimizing people on a daily basis. A lot of them were transplants from Tacoma, Seattle, etc. There's going to be a huge exodus out of the West Coast of people fed up with paying ridiculous taxes and seeing little in return.

[@yamiyo6050]

@@user-od8es2ve5gWashington is bad bro 😭

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

this one guy was telling me they will kill you on the streets for a dry sleeping bag when it is freezing out.

[@metal--babble346]

defund the Police. No more prison time for criminals. Ya'll voted for this

[@alexventura5407]

ITS THE ECONOMY NOBODY HAS MONEY SO PEOPLE DON'T GIVE A SH_T ABOUT NOTHING

[@HCBurlingame]

I lived there in 1985 it has always been violent and had a severe drug problem as it's port is a central drug import hub.

[@yamiyo6050]

Buddy it got 50% worse

[@marilynnrogers8699]

It’s such a shame. It’s such a beautiful state.

[@thomasnewman8320]

Its propert crime in oregon not violent crime

[@Azazel2024]

Wrong slugger mcgee

[@msmoe8687]

Our local news outlets like it that way

[@brandonpuerto-silva608]

Oregon is dangerous? Or just Portland

[@TrusellaLouise-ng3pl]

Homelessness Addiction and the cost of housing vs incomes, are national problems thst show up in “sacrifice” zones, nationwide. Opportunity for fed leadership intervention, statewide.

[@rustynails8756]

Just like I told my daughter when she was twelve, I don't care if "everyone" else is doing it you just worry about what you are doing and you will be fine. If each state worked on solving their own problems they would not care too much about the problem three states over. In fact if a state like Washington or New York solved its own problems they could be considered a role model for others.

[@danbendix1398]

Clearly not enough gun control. Also - you get what you vote for.

[@MrSteelehead]

Two wrongs, doesn’t make a right. That’s that political inflation failing. It takes “at least three wrongs, to make it right in these hard times”.

[@GREATNBA2k147]

Have to get away from the BS IN A BS STATE

[@bradwellen5765]

Vote Red 🇺🇸

[@tooththrhr]

My friend died from cholera on the Oregon trail.

[@mrhappy4521]

Who’s selling the guns ?

[@Jms3424]

Geez, I wonder if decriminalizing drugs had anything to do with it ??? To quote @brailrice Yeah I understand your plight Oregon. I took my Rottweiler to an all you can eat buffet once. It didn't end well for anyone. Lesson learned

[@Orang315]

😾 They should have never defunded the police

[@njg26.gustav12]

Oh gee , whatever could it be...?

[@barryoconnor721]

"We like to shoot each other. Give us more money."

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Stay classy, humanity.

[@anotheryoutubechannel4809]

😂😂😂 libs

[@kevinnguyen9636]

Behind powerful invisible strong ghosts lords voices controlling all national politics Even around the world 🌎 Message; the lords will take oregon state

[@SammyandMonica]

Let the gun grab begin!

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

Who would have thought…nobody barely knew about Oregon!🤡🇺🇸

[@JPChartiergutterpup]

Good job y’all you should be proud!

[@johnkizziah108]

A father less community

[@williammurray1341]

It was all fun and games when locals were accepting street violence associated with protest against Trump. Validating bad behavior begets worse behavior. What do the demographics teach us about the perpetrators and victims of the violence?

[@ambermclaughlin3852]

I think their math is 🏇💩

[@toddlong8672]

No shit, thanks captain obvious

[@bradleyw3771]

MORE FREE PRINTED MONEY

[@lxlx3458]

To much marijuana and others drugs...

[@bluechex7881]

Too many diversities

[@philbuell6657]

No, it's what happens when you have women that have no experience in their given, not elected, job positions, run the show on the guise of diversity.

[@yamiyo6050]

@@bluechex7881too many white racist trust me oregon is still 90% white we aren’t out here committing the crimes

[@kasforai]

I don't believe government data do you?

[@TheIroczcamaro]

Don't believe your media too but do agree with this clip. I've been in this state entire life nearing 50yrs and it's crumbling, burning and spiraling fast.

[@kasforai]

@@TheIroczcamaro if you think oregon is one the unsafe states you are out of your mind there are 15 state in south and another 10 every other place that's more dangerous so wrong data.

[@TheIroczcamaro]

@@kasforai hilarious my non-threatening no cussing retort seems to have disappeared on this liberal youtube channel

[@BlackGirlMagic08]

White supremacy is a problem worldwide

[@frederickbooth7970]

@@TheIroczcamaro I have been here all my 68 years. I`m selling a property in Hillsboro as soon as possible due to excessive restraints on what I can charge for lease rates while the govt. has little on no limits on what they can charge for H2O & utility costs. The infrastructure is so inadequate for today`s needs.

[@WilliamBarnett-lo2sy]

Duh demoncrats😮❤

[@daledoback8380]

But Summer of Love ❤️….

[@lovewillwinnn]

There is no human solution. Isn’t it obvious yet? Soon...”the wicked will be no more, but the meek will inherit the earth.” Psalm 37: 10,11

[@manuelluna8566]

Don’t forget Feminism/corruption within Child protective services/ Child Support Departments/ Man Haters/ and yes Oregon is turning into a Mesh of Robocop/Mad Max movie lol

[@user-wm1js2no9x]

This shit sucks and I live in ST.LOUIS MISSOURI, Ithought we were the most dangerous state, OH WELL, can't win'em all.

[@shawna7352]

Thanks to you know who!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davehaddock1843]

Change government

[@harleyv1969]

❤ congratulations 🎉👏👏👏

[@mike110outdoors]

Duh!

[@chrislj2890]

Oh I"m sure it's the same as in all American cities. Let's see the mugshots.

[@antonionunez8335]

Good morning

[@remipelletier9033]

You need to make firearm possession illegal. DUH

[@davidian007]

Surprise surprise.....

[@stephencalamita3384]

Go woke

[@Azazel2024]

🤣

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

Like it or not, “climate change” (it’s really global warming) affects people’s behavior here. The less rain, the warmer it gets, and warm weather brings out the worst in people. If we would have left the environment alone, people would have been more chill. Rain and cold is a good thing for Portland society.

[@Azazel2024]

Any excuse or deflection . So weak

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

@@Azazel2024: Haven’t you even noticed what happens with people in warm/hot weather vs rain and cold? No excuses. Just observation.

[@philbuell6657]

Funny, if you actually knew anything you would know that the planet has actually been cooling for the last decade.

[@TheTrueOnyxRose]

@@philbuell6657: Quit watching FOX NEWS.

[@Illuminaticonspiracies24]

We could make gangs illegal with life sentences

[@AmericaEnd]

Thanks to the Hispanics

[@PEPPERJET7]

Thank Liberals 👏