Portlanders are taking precautions to avoid being attacked in response to rising crime
Concerns about crime are changing the way many Portland residents go about their day
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland residents fear being assaulted or encountering people experiencing a mental health crisis while walking around town, according to a recent survey, but those Fox News spoke with had mixed opinions about safety in the city.
"I walk around all the time and during the day I feel fine," said Amber, who recently moved to Portland from California. "I still keep my wits about me and I'm cautious, but I don't feel like I'm really in any danger."
But Brenda disagreed.
"I’m worried about being physically attacked," she told Fox News. "It's not safe. It's just flat not safe."
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Concerns about crime are changing the way many Portland residents go about their day
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland residents fear being assaulted or encountering people experiencing a mental health crisis while walking around town, according to a recent survey, but those Fox News spoke with had mixed opinions about safety in the city.
"I walk around all the time and during the day I feel fine," said Amber, who recently moved to Portland from California. "I still keep my wits about me and I'm cautious, but I don't feel like I'm really in any danger."
But Brenda disagreed.
"I’m worried about being physically attacked," she told Fox News. "It's not safe. It's just flat not safe."
Portlanders are taking precautions to avoid being attacked in response to rising crime
Some Portland residents worry about being physically attacked while walking in the city or encountering someone dealing with mental health or drug issues.
