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.

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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 TheftApr 1, 2026
6XX BLOCK OF PIKE ST, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
Theft from VehicleApr 1, 2026
11XX BLOCK OF ALASKAN WAY, Seattle, WA
Theft From Motor Vehicle
OtherApr 1, 2026
12XX BLOCK OF 1ST AVE, Seattle, WA
Extortion/Blackmail
Retail TheftMar 31, 2026
14XX BLOCK OF 2ND AVE, Seattle, WA
Shoplifting
BurglaryMar 31, 2026
4XX BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY ST, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
RobberyMar 30, 2026
9XX BLOCK OF 3RD AVE, Seattle, WA
Robbery
Drug OffenseMar 30, 2026
15XX BLOCK OF 3RD AVE, Seattle, WA
Drug/Narcotic Violations
BurglaryMar 30, 2026
11XX BLOCK OF WESTERN AVE, Seattle, WA
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property ; Burglary/Breaking & Entering
DUI/TrafficMar 30, 2026
11XX BLOCK OF OLIVE WAY, Seattle, WA
Driving Under the Influence
OtherMar 30, 2026
3RD AVE / MARION ST, Seattle, WA
Hacking/Computer Invasion

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Central Business District

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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.