Portland OR safe?

[oldwave]

My daughter lives in Portland and I’ve been there a few times with no issues. First of all I avoid big cities when hauling a trailer anyway. I grew up in a small town not in a big city. Someone was shot in my front yard. Another friend of mine was run down. So does that mean it’s unsafe in a small town ?

[Dave&Kathie]

We still love it here! Here's a great article and some good links you might be interested in. https://embracesomeplace.com/pros-cons-portland-oregon/

[Ooshkaboo]

Originally Posted by oldwave

My daughter lives in Portland and I’ve been there a few times with no issues. First of all I avoid big cities when hauling a trailer anyway. I grew up in a small town not in a big city. Someone was shot in my front yard. Another friend of mine was run down. So does that mean it’s unsafe in a small town ?

I’d say Portland is unsafe compared to many small towns.

Portland is the land of cupcakes and unicorns compared to areas like south Chicago or north St. Louis.

Crime is relative same as many other things are.

Another useful tool is FBI crime statistical fact studies.

[dkdoyle]

Originally Posted by Ooshkaboo

I’d say Portland is unsafe compared to many small towns.

Portland is the land of cupcakes and unicorns compared to areas like south Chicago or north St. Louis.

Crime is relative same as many other things are.

Another useful tool is FBI crime statistical fact studies.

I would agree, as a life long Oregonian things have changed. I would not recommend or encourage friends to travel and explore Portland.

[oldwave]

Would I go to the symphony is Portland or a fine downtown restaurant or the theatre ? Yes. Would I go to the area where there are demonstrators both left and right , no. It’s all about situations and awareness. As I said, my daughter lives there and I’ve been to her neighbor hood for dinner. However we all have choices about risk and opinions.

[RangerMan]

Originally Posted by Ooshkaboo

I’d say Portland is unsafe compared to many small towns.

Portland is the land of cupcakes and unicorns compared to areas like south Chicago or north St. Louis.

Crime is relative same as many other things are.

Another useful tool is FBI crime statistical fact studies.

The last statistics I would access are from the FBI. More manipulations than a jugglers convention.

[RangerMan]

Originally Posted by oldwave

Would I go to the symphony is Portland or a fine downtown restaurant or the theatre ? Yes. Would I go to the area where there are demonstrators both left and right , no. It’s all about situations and awareness. As I said, my daughter lives there and I’ve been to her neighbor hood for dinner. However we all have choices about risk and opinions.

Yeah! Why put yourself in the position to became a statistic. You can avoid or engage. I'm far too old to engage anymore.

Sometimes I think I would like to do it one more time but I know I won't.

[Craiger]

The actual crime numbers have been falling for years. Remember the news man's creed if it bleeds it leads. We had an uptick of crime because of the pandemic. If you're going to make yourself a target with a fat wallet staggering out of a bar in skidrow in any town you're in trouble. If you use common sense you're saved just about anywhere, go and enjoy yourself just don't make yourself a target.

[Ooshkaboo]

Originally Posted by Craiger

The actual crime numbers have been falling for years. Remember the news man's creed if it bleeds it leads. We had an uptick of crime because of the pandemic. If you're going to make yourself a target with a fat wallet staggering out of a bar in skidrow in any town you're in trouble. If you use common sense you're saved just about anywhere, go and enjoy yourself just don't make yourself a target.

From your perspective as someone living in a very low crime area you would be correct. Seal Beach, which I am familiar with and a many parts of big cities have nothing in common.

Crime has gotten way worse in the less fortunate areas. It isn’t just a few pistols the criminals are riding with anymore, they travel with AKs. It’s not make believe these stories of crimes and carjackings you hear about, its really happening. I do understand if you’ve been fortunate enough to not be near these things its easy to not absorb it as reality.

I do think its best for those on here that may not fully understand the complete war zones that they may be driving thru to be aware and safe.

[sherminator]

I haven't lived in the Portland area as long as Donna, but I have been here since 1983. The bad stuff you see on the news about Portland isn't the actually dangerous part, it is the loud and obnoxious part, and easily avoidable. The dangerous parts aren't the areas your buddies are likely to suggest going to for a drink, and also easily avoidable.

Get a room at the Benson, see the Japanese and the International Test Rose Gardens, browse at Powell's Books, have the stuffed salmon at Jakes Famous Crawfish and a nightcap at Kells Irish Pub. You'll be fine as long as you're back in by midnight.

[RangerMan]

Originally Posted by sherminator

I haven't lived in the Portland area as long as Donna, but I have been here since 1983. The bad stuff you see on the news about Portland isn't the actually dangerous part, it is the loud and obnoxious part, and easily avoidable. The dangerous parts aren't the areas your buddies are likely to suggest going to for a drink, and also easily avoidable.

Get a room at the Benson, see the Japanese and the International Test Rose Gardens, browse at Powell's Books, have the stuffed salmon at Jakes Famous Crawfish and a nightcap at Kells Irish Pub. You'll be fine as long as you're back in by midnight.

There are 6 of us left. 84 to 90. We are wild parteeee people. Sometimes we stay out till 8 or 9 pm. We are hoping to meet some ladies who are fed up with Social Distancing.

I got a book of instructions.

[sherminator]

Originally Posted by RangerMan

We are hoping to meet some ladies who are fed up with Social Distancing.
I got a book of instructions.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by RangerMan

Thanks, I think we will probably go to Pendleton.

I think you'll like Pendleton. I suggest you go to Hamley's Steakhouse and Saloon. Fascinating place! https://hamley.com/

[Craiger]

Originally Posted by Ooshkaboo

From your perspective as someone living in a very low crime area you would be correct. Seal Beach, which I am familiar with and a many parts of big cities have nothing in common.

Crime has gotten way worse in the less fortunate areas. It isn’t just a few pistols the criminals are riding with anymore, they travel with AKs. It’s not make believe these stories of crimes and carjackings you hear about, its really happening. I do understand if you’ve been fortunate enough to not be near these things its easy to not absorb it as reality.

I do think its best for those on here that may not fully understand the complete war zones that they may be driving thru to be aware and safe.

First seal Beach is approximately 4 1/2 miles from North Long Beach one of the toughest high crime areas in Southern California. My bachelors is in criminal justice and I worked in the field. You're entitled to your beliefs. My main concern is that an old soldier enjoy his time with his companions. I know I spent 17 1/2 years in the military retired medical injuries in the field. 2 1/2 years RA, 15 NG. My last 20 years was in sales I worked South Central LA, Compton, the Valley, downtown LA, Bakersfield, Fresno, anywhere there was machine tools. As I said above you're entitled to your beliefs, for me this is ended now, this is last thing I'll say on this matter.

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

I think you'll like Pendleton. I suggest you go to Hamley's Steakhouse and Saloon. Fascinating place! https://hamley.com/

"J.J. Hamley Filet - 8 oz - $45.00" before appetizer, drinks, & tip. I'll sear one on my Blackstone.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

"J.J. Hamley Filet - 8 oz - $45.00" before appetizer, drinks, & tip. I'll sear one on my Blackstone.

Probably cost you that much at the grocer for the same cut and aging.

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Probably cost you that much at the grocer for the same cut and aging.

Maybe in the Dominion. Our local butcher has filet mignon at $28# (USD) I didn't ask how old the meat was.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

"J.J. Hamley Filet - 8 oz - $45.00" before appetizer, drinks, & tip. I'll sear one on my Blackstone.

I didn't say anyone had to eat there. Buy a beverage of your choice in the saloon. Visit the saddle shop and look around the entire place open to the public. It's pretty dang cool.

[Ooshkaboo]

Originally Posted by Craiger

First seal Beach is approximately 4 1/2 miles from North Long Beach one of the toughest high crime areas in Southern California. My bachelors is in criminal justice and I worked in the field. You're entitled to your beliefs. My main concern is that an old soldier enjoy his time with his companions. I know I spent 17 1/2 years in the military retired medical injuries in the field. 2 1/2 years RA, 15 NG. My last 20 years was in sales I worked South Central LA, Compton, the Valley, downtown LA, Bakersfield, Fresno, anywhere there was machine tools. As I said above you're entitled to your beliefs, for me this is ended now, this is last thing I'll say on this matter.

Nothing in Long Beach or Portland compares to the crime in the areas I mentioned, but nice life story.

I’ll stick with the statistical facts for my safety.

[Mike G]

Originally Posted by RangerMan

Sometimes I think I would like to do it one more time but I know I won't.

That's exactly how I feel about teaching 7th Grade Math! Those 7th graders can be brutal; I think they gave me mild ptsd.