Seattle ZIP code

Crime in 98126

Safety grade, crime map and recent incident reports for ZIP code 98126 in Seattle, WA.

1,681Reported incidents

23,826Residents

$94,603Median income

At a glance

ZIP 98126 crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the ZIP code boundary.

190

Violent incidents

1,026

Property incidents

Retail Theft

Most common offense

Map

ZIP 98126 crime map

Reported crime density across ZIP 98126.

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Composition

Reported offenses in 98126

Retail Theft398

Motor Vehicle Theft212

Theft181

Burglary163

Theft from Vehicle159

Vandalism127

Assault114

Fraud94

Latest reports

Recent incidents in 98126

Motor Vehicle TheftApr 1, 2026
26XX BLOCK OF BELVIDERE AVE SW, Seattle, WA
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
26XX BLOCK OF SW BARTON ST, Seattle, WA
Shoplifting
Theft from VehicleApr 1, 2026
36XX BLOCK OF SW GRAHAM ST, Seattle, WA
Theft From Motor Vehicle
DUI/TrafficApr 1, 2026
HARBOR AVE SW / SW HARBOR LN, Seattle, WA
Driving Under the Influence
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 31, 2026
26XX BLOCK OF SW BARTON ST, Seattle, WA
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
Retail TheftMar 31, 2026
26XX BLOCK OF SW BARTON ST, Seattle, WA
Shoplifting
BurglaryMar 31, 2026
26XX BLOCK OF SW BARTON ST, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
FraudMar 31, 2026
26XX BLOCK OF SW BARTON ST, Seattle, WA
Impersonation
Retail TheftMar 31, 2026
26XX BLOCK OF SW BARTON ST, Seattle, WA
Shoplifting
Retail TheftMar 30, 2026
26XX BLOCK OF SW BARTON ST, Seattle, WA
Shoplifting

FAQ

ZIP 98126: common questions

Is ZIP code 98126 safe?

ZIP 98126 in Seattle has a crime safety grade of A- (safer than most), with 1,681 reported incidents including 190 violent and 1,026 property offenses.