Is Seattle, WA Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Seattle, Washington reported 1,046.34 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 5.56 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 858.19 per 100,000 above that reference, with 7,758 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Seattle, Washington reported 784.42 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 4.06 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 591.42 per 100,000 above that reference, with 5,816 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Seattle, Washington reported 191.38 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.97 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 143.14 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,419 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Seattle, Washington reported 2,900.03 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.62 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,793.06 per 100,000 above that reference, with 21,502 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Seattle, Washington reported 498.62 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.17 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 269.06 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,697 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Seattle, WA has an adjusted safety score of 12.0 out of 100. It ranks #5 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Washington. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Washington workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1419 | 191.38 | 48.24 |
3.97× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 3697 | 498.62 | 229.56 |
2.17× national |
| Burglary | 7758 | 1046.34 | 188.15 |
5.56× national |
| Larceny-theft | 21502 | 2900.03 | 1106.97 |
2.62× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5816 | 784.42 | 193.0 |
4.06× national |
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What drives Seattle's safety score?
Seattle ranks in the bottom quarter of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Washington, ahead of approximately 17% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 741,440 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 30.99, while Property Security is lowest at 0.0. The 30.99-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Burglary is highest relative to its national reference at 1046.34 per 100,000 (5.56× the national rate). Aggravated Assault is lowest on the same relative basis at 498.62 per 100,000 (2.17× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Seattle, Washington recorded 21,502 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 53.5% of the 40,192 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,419 robbery reports (3.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Seattle, Washington recorded 7,758 burglary offenses in 2025, 19.3% of the 40,192 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,419 robbery reports (3.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Seattle, Washington recorded 5,816 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 14.5% of the 40,192 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,419 robbery reports (3.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Seattle, Washington uses a reporting population of 741,440 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Seattle, Washington has an adjusted score of 12 points out of 100 versus 65.78 in Bellevue, Washington, a difference of 53.78 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Seattle ranks 5 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Seattle, Washington has an adjusted score of 12 points out of 100 versus 29.18 in Kent, Washington, a difference of 17.18 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Seattle ranks 5 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seattle safe compared to other places in Washington?
Seattle is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 12.0 out of 100 and ranks #5 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Washington.
What is the crime rate in Seattle?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Seattle's safety rating?
Seattle's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 12.0 out of 100, which ranks #5 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Washington. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Seattle?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Seattle?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.