Friday, June 12, 2026 Crime & Safety Records
Seattle Crime Report

Seattle, Washington

Seattle Crime Map & Safety Report

A data-first look at crime and safety across Seattle, drawing on Seattle Police Department incident reports and U.S. Census figures to cut through the noise.

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3,530,750Residents
120Crime index (100 = U.S. avg)
76thPercentile vs. U.S. cities

At a glance

Your real-world odds in Seattle

Estimated annual chance of being affected, calibrated against national benchmark rates.

1 in 229
Violent crime odds / year
15% above the national average
1 in 41
Property crime odds / year
33% above the national average
20% above the national average
Overall crime vs. national
62,156
Incidents analyzed
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Crime map

Where crime happens in Seattle

Warmer blocks report more crime relative to the rest of the city.

Reported Seattle Police Department incidents, shaded by intensity. Open the full map for a larger view.
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Latest reports

Recent crime in Seattle

The newest reported incidents across the city.

  • Retail Theft

    5XX BLOCK OF QUEEN ANNE AVE N, Seattle, WA

    Shoplifting

  • Drug Offense

    9XX BLOCK OF N 143RD ST, Seattle, WA

    Drug/Narcotic Violations

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    30XX BLOCK OF S HOLDEN ST, Seattle, WA

    Motor Vehicle Theft

  • Other

    73XX BLOCK OF 43RD AVE S, Seattle, WA

    Hacking/Computer Invasion

  • Assault

    18XX BLOCK OF EASTLAKE AVE, Seattle, WA

    Aggravated Assault

  • Assault

    17XX BLOCK OF SUMMIT AVE, Seattle, WA

    Simple Assault

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Neighborhoods

Safest & highest-crime Seattle areas

Every neighborhood graded A to F. Tap one for its own map and recent incidents.

Safest neighborhoods

Innis ArdenA+1,602 residentsBeaconsfield on the SoundA+566 residentsRichmond BeachA+4,882 residentsBriarcliffA+4,543 residents

Highest-crime neighborhoods

International DistrictD-4,649 residentsHolly ParkD-4,359 residentsYesler TerraceD+4,628 residentsHigh PointD+8,085 residents

Trend

Reported crime over the past year

May: 5,351Jun: 5,085Jul: 5,333Aug: 5,625Sep: 5,441Oct: 5,765Nov: 5,057Dec: 5,413Jan: 5,330Feb: 4,175Mar: 4,593Apr: 150
MayLatest month up 10% vs. prior monthApr

Explore

Dig into the data

Explore Seattle crime and safety in detail:

Seattle Crime Map InteractiveSee where crime concentrates block by block.Seattle Crime Rate StatisticsViolent & property rates vs. the U.S. average.Crime by Type BreakdownTheft, vehicle theft, assault, robbery & more.Neighborhood Rankings A–F gradesSafest and highest-crime Seattle neighborhoods.

Overview

Understanding crime in Seattle

Seattle's reputation swings between two extremes in the public imagination, and neither captures the reality on the ground. Between the troubled stretches of Third Avenue downtown and the Chinatown-International District lie quiet, family-heavy neighborhoods like Laurelhurst, Wedgwood, and View Ridge where serious crime is genuinely uncommon. The city's geography of hills, water, and distinct urban villages means safety can shift block by block.

This project combines Seattle Police Department incident data with neighborhood demographics to put those areas on a level playing field. We assign each neighborhood and ZIP an A-to-F grade and turn the raw report counts into a per-resident sense of risk, so you can weigh a place on evidence instead of headlines.

About this data: Data is sourced from Seattle Police Department open incident reports and U.S. Census Bureau demographics, then adjusted for population so neighborhoods of different sizes can be compared fairly.

FAQ

Seattle crime: common questions

Is Seattle a safe place to live?

For most residents the answer is yes, with an important caveat: Seattle's property crime is high and shapes much of the conversation, while violent crime is more contained and concentrated downtown and along certain arterials. People living in the residential north end generally experience day-to-day safety well above what the citywide property numbers might suggest.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Seattle?

Laurelhurst, Wedgwood, View Ridge, Sand Point, and Magnolia are among the city's safest, combining residential character with low violent crime and below-average property rates. Much of the north end fits this pattern.

Which areas of Seattle have the most crime?

Downtown's Third Avenue corridor, the Chinatown-International District, Pioneer Square, and the Aurora Avenue strip see the highest concentrations of reports. These are commercial and transit-heavy areas, and much of the activity reflects daytime and nightlife crowds rather than the residential population.

Why does Seattle have so many car break-ins?

Car prowls are one of Seattle's most persistent problems, common in downtown garages, park-and-rides, and on-street parking across many neighborhoods. Thieves target visible bags, electronics, and even loose change, so the simplest defense is leaving nothing in sight.

Where does this Seattle crime data come from?

The figures are compiled from Seattle Police Department open incident reports and U.S. Census Bureau population data. We standardize the counts into rates and A-to-F grades so neighborhoods of different sizes can be compared on equal terms.