Is Seattle safe? Crime rates for Seattle, WA
How Seattle's reported crime compares with Washington and the whole country.
Violent crime
2.1× the US rate
Offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025.
Property crime
2.9× the US rate
Offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Seattle Police Department (ORI WASPD0000). Individual streets vary. Use the street check on each listing for a block-level look.