Seattle neighborhood

Crime in Capitol Hill

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

4,274Reported incidents

38,003Residents

$79,602Median income

At a glance

Capitol Hill crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

555

Violent incidents

2,351

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Capitol Hill crime map

Reported crime density across and around Capitol Hill.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Capitol Hill

Theft646

Burglary636

Theft from Vehicle580

Motor Vehicle Theft577

Vandalism458

Assault344

Drug Offense234

Fraud211

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Capitol Hill

AssaultApr 1, 2026
17XX BLOCK OF SUMMIT AVE, Seattle, WA
Simple Assault
Motor Vehicle TheftApr 1, 2026
18XX BLOCK OF BROADWAY, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
AssaultApr 1, 2026
14XX BLOCK OF E OLIVE WAY, Seattle, WA
Simple Assault
VandalismApr 1, 2026
8XX BLOCK OF E DENNY WAY, Seattle, WA
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
OtherApr 1, 2026
15XX BLOCK OF BELMONT AVE, Seattle, WA
Hacking/Computer Invasion
BurglaryApr 1, 2026
5XX BLOCK OF BROADWAY E, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
E HARRISON ST / BROADWAY E, Seattle, WA
Drug/Narcotic Violations
VandalismApr 1, 2026
18XX BLOCK OF 20TH AVE, Seattle, WA
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
VandalismApr 1, 2026
19XX BLOCK OF E DENNY WAY, Seattle, WA
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
5XX BLOCK OF 15TH AVE E, Seattle, WA
Shoplifting

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FAQ

Capitol Hill safety: common questions

Is Capitol Hill a safe neighborhood in Seattle?

Capitol Hill has a crime safety grade of B+, making it one of the safer areas of Seattle. Our analysis counted 4,274 reported incidents in Capitol Hill, including 555 violent and 2,351 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Capitol Hill?

The most frequently reported offense in Capitol Hill is Theft.