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

Seattle neighborhood

Crime in Central District

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

1,774Reported incidents
17,286Residents
$67,702Median income

At a glance

Central District crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.


254
Violent incidents
995
Property incidents
Theft
Most common offense

Map

Central District crime map


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

Composition

Reported offenses in Central District


Theft325
Motor Vehicle Theft261
Burglary251
Vandalism195
Theft from Vehicle187
Assault175
Other81
Fraud77

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Central District


  • Theft

    16XX BLOCK OF E MADISON ST, Seattle, WA

    All Other Larceny

  • Assault

    23XX BLOCK OF E UNION ST, Seattle, WA

    Aggravated Assault

  • Assault

    11XX BLOCK OF 16TH AVE, Seattle, WA

    Simple Assault

  • Theft

    12XX BLOCK OF E CHERRY ST, Seattle, WA

    Theft From Building

  • Theft from Vehicle

    E CHERRY ST / 17TH AVE, Seattle, WA

    Theft From Motor Vehicle

  • Vandalism

    16XX BLOCK OF 19TH AVE, Seattle, WA

    Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    22XX BLOCK OF E MADISON ST, Seattle, WA

    Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    5XX BLOCK OF 16TH AVE, Seattle, WA

    Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

  • Assault

    1XX BLOCK OF 13TH AVE, Seattle, WA

    Simple Assault ; Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property

  • Theft

    15XX BLOCK OF E YESLER WAY, Seattle, WA

    All Other Larceny

FAQ

Central District safety: common questions


Is Central District a safe neighborhood in Seattle?

Central District has a crime safety grade of C, making it a mid-range area of Seattle. Our analysis counted 1,774 reported incidents in Central District, including 254 violent and 995 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Central District?

The most frequently reported offense in Central District is Theft.