Seattle neighborhood

Crime in Briarcliff

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

143Reported incidents

4,543Residents

$200,443Median income

At a glance

Briarcliff crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

Property incidents

Burglary

Most common offense

Map

Briarcliff crime map

Reported crime density across and around Briarcliff.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Briarcliff

Burglary39

Theft from Vehicle37

Motor Vehicle Theft27

Theft10

Fraud9

Vandalism8

Other7

Assault3

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Briarcliff

BurglaryMar 20, 2026
23XX BLOCK OF MONTAVISTA PL W, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Theft from VehicleMar 20, 2026
30XX BLOCK OF 37TH AVE W, Seattle, WA
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Theft from VehicleMar 18, 2026
23XX BLOCK OF ROSEMONT PL W, Seattle, WA
Theft From Motor Vehicle
BurglaryMar 18, 2026
45XX BLOCK OF W BERTONA ST, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
BurglaryMar 18, 2026
22XX BLOCK OF W VIEWMONT WAY W, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 17, 2026
19XX BLOCK OF CLISE PL W, Seattle, WA
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 17, 2026
19XX BLOCK OF 35TH AVE W, Seattle, WA
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 16, 2026
37XX BLOCK OF MAGNOLIA BLVD W, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
BurglaryMar 15, 2026
25XX BLOCK OF MONTAVISTA PL W, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
OtherMar 12, 2026
21XX BLOCK OF MONTVALE CT W, Seattle, WA
Intimidation

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Briarcliff

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FAQ

Briarcliff safety: common questions

Is Briarcliff a safe neighborhood in Seattle?

Briarcliff has a crime safety grade of A+, making it one of the safer areas of Seattle. Our analysis counted 143 reported incidents in Briarcliff, including 4 violent and 66 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Briarcliff?

The most frequently reported offense in Briarcliff is Burglary.