Portland small business owners speak out against rising crime

Small business owners in Portland, Oregon, are speaking out against rising crime in the city, according to reports by various news outlets25. Many business owners have reported an increase in theft, vandalism, and other crimes, which they say are hurting their businesses and making them feel unsafe25. Some have even been forced to close their doors due to repeated incidents of shoplifting and theft6.

A recent survey commissioned by Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler found that nearly half of the 500 Portlanders who responded felt unsafe walking alone at night in their own neighborhood, with 78% of those who felt unsafe saying they were afraid of being physically assaulted3. The survey also found that people living on the city's east side were more likely to fear being physically attacked than those in west Portland3.

The incident has sparked outrage among the public and has been seen as a violation of safety and security5. Business owners are calling on city and county leaders to do more to combat rising property crime in Portland, with some suggesting that criminals need to be caught and prosecuted5. The case highlights the importance of addressing crime and the need to protect small businesses and communities25.

Key facts:

• Small business owners in Portland, Oregon, are speaking out against rising crime in the city, according to reports by various news outlets25.
• Many business owners have reported an increase in theft, vandalism, and other crimes, which they say are hurting their businesses and making them feel unsafe25.
• A recent survey commissioned by Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler found that nearly half of the 500 Portlanders who responded felt unsafe walking alone at night in their own neighborhood, with 78% of those who felt unsafe saying they were afraid of being physically assaulted3.
• The incident has sparked outrage among the public and has been seen as a violation of safety and security5.
• Business owners are calling on city and county leaders to do more to combat rising property crime in Portland, with some suggesting that criminals need to be caught and prosecuted5.
• The case highlights the importance of addressing crime and the need to protect small businesses and communities25.