Crime Safety Grade

B+

Seattle, WA Crime Rate

Lower crime than 53% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 145+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Seattle Safe?

With an overall crime index of 109, Seattle has a 9% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 238. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Innis Arden earning an A+ grade while International District rates D-.

Crime Index Comparison

Seattle
109
Washington Avg
111
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
109
9% above average
Violent Crime
105
5% above average
Property Crime
109
9% above average
Safe Areas
91%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Seattle

1 in 238

Property crime: 1 in 229

Where Is It Safe in Seattle?

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Seattle Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 23% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 12% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 108 ▲ 8%
Assault Violent 111 ▲ 11%
Robbery Violent 97 ▼ 3%
Burglary Property 88 ▼ 12%
Larceny / Theft Property 123 ▲ 23%
Vehicle Theft Property 118 ▲ 18%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Seattle Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Innis Arden A+ 15
2 Beaconsfield on the Sound A+ 28
3 Richmond Beach A+ 35
4 Briarcliff A+ 44
5 Normandy Park Riviera A+ 41
6 Whittier Heights A+ 50
7 Broadmoor A+ 31
8 Montlake A 26
9 Laurelhurst A 43
10 Denny-Blaine A 33
11 North Hill / Des Moines A 53
12 North Beach / Blue Ridge A 63
13 Shoreline Community College A 62
14 Madison Park A 70
15 Sunset Hill A 87
16 Sheridan Heights A 68
17 Southeast Magnolia A 64
18 Phinney Ridge A 77
19 Loyal Heights A 83
20 Arbor Heights A 50
21 View Ridge A 42
22 Gregory Heights A 95
23 Seaview A 118
24 Seola Beach A 82
25 North Admiral A 88
26 Genesee A 98
27 North Queen Anne A 74
28 Fauntleroy A 63
29 Wallingford A 87
30 West Woodland A 99
31 Puget-Sound Park A 74
32 Latona / SeaTac A 53
33 West Queen Anne A 101
34 Lawton Park A 99
35 Ridgecrest A 59
36 Gatewood A 111
37 Alki A 118
38 Wedgewood A 55
39 Woodmont Beach A 54
40 Sheridan Beach A 62
41 Portage Bay A 117
42 Roosevelt A 106
43 East Queen Anne A 114
44 Bryant A 47
45 Hillwood A 72
46 Ravenna A 80
47 Matthews Beach A 67
48 Madrona A 53
49 Shorewood of Burien A 85
50 Windermere A 62
51 Redondo / Des Moines A- 93
52 Ballinger A- 102
53 Fremont A- 122
54 Crown Hill A- 92
55 Adams A- 144
56 Green Lake A- 124
57 Meridian Park A- 84
58 Richmond Highlands A- 115
59 Zenith A- 84
60 Fairmount Park A- 126
61 Broadview A- 95
62 Seward Park A- 66
63 Victory Heights A- 100
64 The Highlands A- 130
65 Rainier Beach A- 68
66 North City A- 100
67 Highland Terrace A- 96
68 Rainier View A- 63
69 Westminster Triangle A- 89
70 North Delridge A- 115
71 Echo Lake A- 90
72 Eastlake A- 152
73 Parkwood A- 83
74 Five Corners A- 126
75 Meadowbrook A- 113
76 Boulevard Park A- 116
77 Seahurst A- 95
78 Riverview A- 67
79 McVan / McMicken Heights A- 82
80 Greenwood A- 125
81 Glendale A- 102
82 Pettit's Lake Washington Acre A- 104
83 Madison Valley A- 110
84 Interbay A- 127
85 Allentown / Duwamish B+ 111
86 Maple Leaf B+ 121
87 Bryn Mawr B+ 75
88 Lower Queen Anne B+ 176
89 Georgetown B+ 120
90 Haller Lake B+ 113
91 Evansville B+ 117
92 Highland Park B+ 116
93 Leschi B+ 76
94 Angle Lake Shore Acres B+ 118
95 Inglesea B+ 128
96 South Delridge B+ 112
97 Roxhill B+ 128
98 Highline B+ 114
99 Mount Baker B+ 100
100 Mount View B+ 118
101 White Center B+ 121
102 Rancho Vista B+ 129
103 Foster B+ 132
104 Capitol Hill B+ 149
105 Riverton B+ 125
106 South Park B+ 128
107 Harbor Island B 169
108 Southern Heights B 131
109 Burien City Center B 158
110 Skyway B 100
111 North College Park B 149
112 Westlake B 168
113 Briarcrest B 148
114 Mid-Beacon Hill B 81
115 Brighton B 115
116 University District B 131
117 Pinehurst B 137
118 South Beacon Hill B 113
119 Olympic Hills B 145
120 Bitter Lake B- 165
121 Beverly Park B- 146
122 Cedar Park B- 156
123 Sand Point B- 186
124 Pacific Ridge B- 155
125 Industrial District B- 135
126 Pike Market B- 198
127 Belltown Waterfront B- 182
128 Belltown B- 188
129 South Lake Union B- 191
130 First Hill B- 184
131 Central Business District B- 192
132 Denny Triangle B- 196
133 Fircrest C+ 165
134 North Beacon Hill C+ 130
135 Columbia City C+ 132
136 Central District C 159
137 Riverton Heights C 170
138 Dunlap C 136
139 Atlantic C 158
140 Pioneer Square C- 191
141 Sunnydale C- 178
142 High Point D+ 179
143 Yesler Terrace D+ 190
144 Holly Park D- 178
145 International District D- 199

Seattle Crime by Zip Code

98117
A Index: 79
98199
A Index: 77
98112
A Index: 81
98177
A Index: 70
98116
A Index: 108
98136
A Index: 105
98103
A Index: 108
98107
A Index: 124
98115
A Index: 83
98119
A Index: 114
98102
A Index: 158
98174
A- Index: 108
98166
A- Index: 103
98155
A- Index: 74
98158
A- Index: 64
98126
A- Index: 122
98109
A- Index: 150
98195
A- Index: 27
98148
A- Index: 114
98198
A- Index: 106
98105
B+ Index: 104
98146
B+ Index: 107
98106
B+ Index: 115
98125
B+ Index: 124
98133
B+ Index: 120
98188
B+ Index: 114
98168
B+ Index: 116
98178
B Index: 91
98122
B Index: 147
98101
B Index: 190
98118
B Index: 110
98108
B Index: 106
98144
B- Index: 130
98121
B- Index: 189
98134
B- Index: 148
98181
C+ Index: 199
98154
C+ Index: 199
98164
C+ Index: 199
98104
D+ Index: 195

Seattle Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
3,530,750
Median Income
$97,185
Home Value
$713,372
Median Rent
$1,702
Home Ownership
45%

Racial Demographics

White
59.3%
Black
9.8%
Hispanic
9.4%
Asian
17.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Seattle?
Seattle has an overall crime index of 109, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 91% of neighborhoods in Seattle are rated A or B for safety.
Is Seattle safe to live in?
Seattle has a crime safety grade of B+. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Seattle?
The safest neighborhoods in Seattle based on crime data include Innis Arden, Beaconsfield on the Sound, Richmond Beach, Briarcliff, and Normandy Park Riviera. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Seattle crime compare to the national average?
Seattle's overall crime index is 109 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 9% higher than the typical US city.

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