Monday, June 8, 2026 Crime & Safety Records
Seattle Crime Report

Seattle neighborhood

Crime in Central Business District

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

2,128Reported incidents
4,042Residents
$58,054Median income

At a glance

Central Business District crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.


357
Violent incidents
1,155
Property incidents
Theft from Vehicle
Most common offense

Map

Central Business District crime map


Reported crime density across and around Central Business District.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Central Business District


Theft from Vehicle317
Theft248
Retail Theft223
Assault214
Burglary199
Vandalism181
Drug Offense164
Motor Vehicle Theft161

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Central Business District


  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    6XX BLOCK OF PIKE ST, Seattle, WA

    Motor Vehicle Theft

  • Theft from Vehicle

    11XX BLOCK OF ALASKAN WAY, Seattle, WA

    Theft From Motor Vehicle

  • Other

    12XX BLOCK OF 1ST AVE, Seattle, WA

    Extortion/Blackmail

  • Retail Theft

    14XX BLOCK OF 2ND AVE, Seattle, WA

    Shoplifting

  • Burglary

    4XX BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY ST, Seattle, WA

    Burglary/Breaking & Entering

  • Robbery

    9XX BLOCK OF 3RD AVE, Seattle, WA

    Robbery

  • Drug Offense

    15XX BLOCK OF 3RD AVE, Seattle, WA

    Drug/Narcotic Violations

  • Burglary

    11XX BLOCK OF WESTERN AVE, Seattle, WA

    Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property ; Burglary/Breaking & Entering

  • DUI/Traffic

    11XX BLOCK OF OLIVE WAY, Seattle, WA

    Driving Under the Influence

  • Other

    3RD AVE / MARION ST, Seattle, WA

    Hacking/Computer Invasion

FAQ

Central Business District safety: common questions


Is Central Business District a safe neighborhood in Seattle?

Central Business District has a crime safety grade of B-, making it one of the safer areas of Seattle. Our analysis counted 2,128 reported incidents in Central Business District, including 357 violent and 1,155 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Central Business District?

The most frequently reported offense in Central Business District is Theft from Vehicle.