Seattle neighborhood

Crime in Brighton

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

354Reported incidents

8,279Residents

$63,509Median income

At a glance

Brighton crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

159

Property incidents

Motor Vehicle Theft

Most common offense

Map

Brighton crime map

Reported crime density across and around Brighton.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Brighton

Motor Vehicle Theft67

Theft59

Assault49

Burglary40

Theft from Vehicle33

Fraud26

Other26

Vandalism22

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Brighton

OtherApr 1, 2026
73XX BLOCK OF 43RD AVE S, Seattle, WA
Hacking/Computer Invasion
TheftApr 1, 2026
39XX BLOCK OF S GRAHAM ST, Seattle, WA
Theft From Building
BurglaryApr 1, 2026
65XX BLOCK OF 43RD AVE S, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering ; Animal Cruelty
OtherApr 1, 2026
39XX BLOCK OF S MORGAN ST, Seattle, WA
Animal Cruelty
OtherApr 1, 2026
42XX BLOCK OF S OTHELLO ST, Seattle, WA
All Other Offenses
VandalismMar 31, 2026
42XX BLOCK OF S OTHELLO ST, Seattle, WA
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
AssaultMar 31, 2026
42XX BLOCK OF S OTHELLO ST, Seattle, WA
Aggravated Assault ; All Other Offenses
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 27, 2026
S EDDY ST / 42ND AVE S, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 22, 2026
48XX BLOCK OF S HOLLY ST, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 22, 2026
43XX BLOCK OF S MYRTLE ST, Seattle, WA
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Brighton

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FAQ

Brighton safety: common questions

Is Brighton a safe neighborhood in Seattle?

Brighton has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Seattle. Our analysis counted 354 reported incidents in Brighton, including 69 violent and 159 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Brighton?

The most frequently reported offense in Brighton is Motor Vehicle Theft.