Crime & Safety in Seattle, WA

Seattle has a violent crime rate of 585 per 100,000 residents, 54% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 359.6 per 100,000, robbery at 175.3, rape at 46.9. The murder rate is 3.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,496 per 100,000, 129% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,074, burglary at 944, vehicle theft at 477 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 20 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Seattle receives a safety grade of F.