Seattle, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Seattle Police Department serves the city of Seattle, WA in King County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 68,771 violent crimes and 196,260 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 131.9 per 100k residents, which is 24.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 432.6 per 100k, 164.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate131.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents68,771 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,668 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents8,183 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents17,777 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate432.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents196,260 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate101.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents45,525 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate225.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents119,584 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate104.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30,287 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 131.9 | D | 68771 | 106.2 | +24.2% |
| Property Crime | 432.6 | F | 196260 | 163.6 | +164.4% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 246 | 0.5 | -49.3% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 1668 | 3.5 | -28.7% |
| Robbery | 19.5 | F | 8183 | 5.8 | +235.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.9 | F | 17777 | 22.3 | +65.7% |
| Burglary | 101.6 | F | 45525 | 24.0 | +322.9% |
| Larceny | 225.4 | F | 119584 | 116.4 | +93.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 104.4 | F | 30287 | 22.2 | +370.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 818 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 14 |
| Anti-Asian | 101 |
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-White | 66 |
| Anti-Female | 21 |
| Anti-Jewish | 37 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 12 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 123 |
| Anti-Transgender | 28 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 3 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 17 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 9 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 4 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 8 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 236 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 40 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 41 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 0 miles | A 50.9 | F 322.9 | Violent: 61.4% lower Property: 25.4% lower |
| Issaquah | 0 miles | A 41.0 | F 336.1 | Violent: 68.9% lower Property: 22.3% lower |
| Mercer Island | 0 miles | A 12.1 | B 132.6 | Violent: 90.9% lower Property: 69.4% lower |
| Normandy Park | 0 miles | A 15.3 | D 199.0 | Violent: 88.4% lower Property: 54.0% lower |
| Redmond | 0 miles | A 45.9 | F 300.6 | Violent: 65.2% lower Property: 30.5% lower |