Seattle, WA Crime Rates & Map

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149%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

92%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

161%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Seattle_{/100k people}	Washington_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	46,061	n/a (estimate)	5,847	3,026	2,346
Murder	41	n/a	5.2	3.9	6.5
Rape	283	n/a	35.9	34.8	38.4
Robbery	1,736	n/a	220.4	67.4	73.9
Assault	3,809	n/a	483.5	187.6	279.7
Violent crime	5,869	n/a (estimate)	745	294	388
Burglary	9,926	n/a	1,260.1	522.1	314.2
Theft	25,005	n/a	3,174.2	1,854.2	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	5,261	n/a	667.9	356.1	246.0
Property crime	40,192	n/a (estimate)	5,102	2,732	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Seattle crime rates are 149% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Seattle are 92% higher than the national average
In Seattle you have a 1 in 18 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Seattle is safer than 5% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Seattle has increased by 15%

Seattle crime map

The Seattle crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Seattle as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Seattle crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Seattle crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Seattle (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Seattle, per 100,000 residents. In Seattle, the total number of daily crimes is 1.93 times more than the Washington average and 2.49 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Seattle are 2.54 times more than the Washington average and 1.92 times more than the national average. For property crime, Seattle has a daily crime rate that is 1.87 times more than the Washington average and 2.61 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Seattle (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Seattle in comparison to other Washington communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Seattle safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Seattle being safer than 2% of cities in Washington and 5% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Washington cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Seattle. In conclusion, Seattle ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Seattle

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Seattle is 1 in 135

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Seattle is 1 in 20

The chance of being a victim of crime in Seattle is 1 in 18

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Seattle, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 135. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 20 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Seattle is 1 in 18.

Year Over Year Crime In Seattle (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Seattle is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Seattle violent crime rates have increased by 27%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 13% year over year. Total crimes for Seattle has increased by 15% in the same time frame.

Seattle police department

Item	Seattle	Washington	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	1,801	8,169	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	2.2	3.3

There are a total of 1,801 Seattle police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 32.5% greater than the Washington average and 11.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Washington

State	Total offenders	Washington_/100K	National_/100K
Washington	6,688	107	266

There are a total of 6,688 sex offenders in Washington. This yields a total of 107 sex offenders in Washington per 100,000 residents which is 60% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Woodway, WA	1,367	71	500	572
Brier, WA	6,530	71	569	640
Clearview, WA	3,907	64	598	662
Clyde Hill, WA	3,197	29	756	785
Meadowdale, WA	2,998	81	754	835
Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA	3,512	81	756	837
Sammamish, WA	62,136	28	839	868
Seattle, WA	668,849	745	5,102	5,847

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Denver, CO	663,303	932	5,780	6,711
El Paso, TX	678,058	248	1,247	1,495
Washington, DC	659,009	958	3,431	4,389
Boston, MA	658,279	551	1,648	2,199
Memphis, TN	655,857	2,431	5,279	7,710
Seattle, WA	668,849	745	5,102	5,847

Source: The Seattle, WA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.