Seattle neighborhood

Crime in Columbia City

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

1,007Reported incidents

13,368Residents

$61,789Median income

At a glance

Columbia City crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

163

Violent incidents

582

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Columbia City crime map

Reported crime density across and around Columbia City.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Columbia City

Theft154

Motor Vehicle Theft146

Burglary133

Retail Theft116

Vandalism104

Assault85

Theft from Vehicle71

Other49

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Columbia City

RobberyApr 1, 2026
32XX BLOCK OF CLAREMONT AVE S, Seattle, WA
Robbery
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 31, 2026
35XX BLOCK OF S DAWSON ST, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
DUI/TrafficMar 31, 2026
RAINIER AVE S / 42ND AVE S, Seattle, WA
Driving Under the Influence
BurglaryMar 31, 2026
52XX BLOCK OF RAINIER AVE S, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering ; Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
OtherMar 30, 2026
27XX BLOCK OF S HANFORD ST, Seattle, WA
All Other Offenses
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 30, 2026
41XX BLOCK OF M L KING JR WAY S, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
BurglaryMar 29, 2026
30XX BLOCK OF S NEVADA ST, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
TheftMar 29, 2026
36XX BLOCK OF S EDMUNDS ST, Seattle, WA
Theft From Building
BurglaryMar 29, 2026
49XX BLOCK OF RAINIER AVE S, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
BurglaryMar 28, 2026
40XX BLOCK OF RAINIER AVE S, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Columbia City

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FAQ

Columbia City safety: common questions

Is Columbia City a safe neighborhood in Seattle?

Columbia City has a crime safety grade of C+, making it a mid-range area of Seattle. Our analysis counted 1,007 reported incidents in Columbia City, including 163 violent and 582 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Columbia City?

The most frequently reported offense in Columbia City is Theft.