Seattle neighborhood

Crime in Bitter Lake

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Bitter Lake neighborhood of Seattle, WA.

1,028Reported incidents

9,347Residents

$50,288Median income

At a glance

Bitter Lake crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

216

Violent incidents

551

Property incidents

Retail Theft

Most common offense

Map

Bitter Lake crime map

Reported crime density across and around Bitter Lake.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Bitter Lake

Retail Theft198

Assault145

Motor Vehicle Theft127

Theft116

Burglary79

Theft from Vehicle76

Vandalism64

Fraud58

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Bitter Lake

Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
9XX BLOCK OF N 143RD ST, Seattle, WA
Drug/Narcotic Violations
TheftApr 1, 2026
140XX BLOCK OF LINDEN AVE N, Seattle, WA
Theft From Building
Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
132XX BLOCK OF AURORA AVE N, Seattle, WA
Shoplifting
BurglaryMar 31, 2026
122XX BLOCK OF DAYTON AVE N, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 29, 2026
127XX BLOCK OF GREENWOOD AVE N, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
AssaultMar 29, 2026
9XX BLOCK OF N 143RD ST, Seattle, WA
Simple Assault
FraudMar 29, 2026
120XX BLOCK OF AURORA AVE N, Seattle, WA
Stolen Property Offenses
OtherMar 28, 2026
105XX BLOCK OF AURORA AVE N, Seattle, WA
All Other Offenses
AssaultMar 28, 2026
120XX BLOCK OF AURORA AVE N, Seattle, WA
Simple Assault
TheftMar 27, 2026
105XX BLOCK OF AURORA AVE N, Seattle, WA
All Other Larceny

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Bitter Lake

South Beacon HillB6,809 residents Olympic HillsB9,334 residents Beverly ParkB-3,802 residents Cedar ParkB-5,568 residents

FAQ

Bitter Lake safety: common questions

Is Bitter Lake a safe neighborhood in Seattle?

Bitter Lake has a crime safety grade of B-, making it one of the safer areas of Seattle. Our analysis counted 1,028 reported incidents in Bitter Lake, including 216 violent and 551 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Bitter Lake?

The most frequently reported offense in Bitter Lake is Retail Theft.