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

Seattle neighborhood

Crime in University District

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

2,379Reported incidents
28,349Residents
$34,529Median income

At a glance

University District crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

293
Violent incidents
1,159
Property incidents
Motor Vehicle Theft
Most common offense

Map

University District crime map

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

Composition

Reported offenses in University District

Motor Vehicle Theft468
Theft421
Burglary379
Theft from Vehicle347
Vandalism228
Assault193
Fraud112
Other75

Latest reports

Recent incidents in University District

  • Theft

    42XX BLOCK OF 8TH AVE NE, Seattle, WA

    All Other Larceny

  • Burglary

    42XX BLOCK OF 12TH AVE NE, Seattle, WA

    Burglary/Breaking & Entering

  • Theft

    43XX BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY WAY NE, Seattle, WA

    All Other Larceny

  • Theft from Vehicle

    NE 55TH ST / 17TH AVE NE, Seattle, WA

    Theft From Motor Vehicle

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    47XX BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY WAY NE, Seattle, WA

    Motor Vehicle Theft

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    22XX BLOCK OF NE 46TH ST, Seattle, WA

    Motor Vehicle Theft

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    47XX BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY WAY NE, Seattle, WA

    Motor Vehicle Theft

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    50XX BLOCK OF UNIVERSITY WAY NE, Seattle, WA

    Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories

  • Burglary

    41XX BLOCK OF BROOKLYN AVE NE, Seattle, WA

    Burglary/Breaking & Entering

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    47XX BLOCK OF 15TH AVE NE, Seattle, WA

    Motor Vehicle Theft

Nearby

Neighborhoods near University District

Mid-Beacon HillB14,421 residentsBrightonB8,279 residentsPinehurstB8,438 residentsSouth Beacon HillB6,809 residents

FAQ

University District safety: common questions

Is University District a safe neighborhood in Seattle?

University District has a crime safety grade of B, making it one of the safer areas of Seattle. Our analysis counted 2,379 reported incidents in University District, including 293 violent and 1,159 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in University District?

The most frequently reported offense in University District is Motor Vehicle Theft.