Crime Rate in Seattle, Washington (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Seattle based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Seattle has a violent crime rate of 775.1 per 100,000 residents, 116% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Seattle is 6.8 per 100K, with 52 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 0.3% compared to the previous year.
- →Seattle's violent crime rate is above the Washington state average of 326.1/100K.
760,058
Population
775.1
Violent Rate
6.8
Murder Rate
5007.6
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Seattle decreased by -0.3% from the previous year. The city is currently on a worsening trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Seattle by type:
0.9%
Murder
6.0%
Rape
28.5%
Robbery
64.7%
Assault
How Seattle Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 760,058 | 775.1 | 6.8 | 5007.6 |
| 2023 | 753,786 | 777.1 | 9.0 | 5012.2 |
| 2022 | 729,691 | 838.0 | 7.4 | 5720.9 |
| 2021 | 787,749 | 745.0 | 5.2 | 5102.1 |
| 2020 | 771,517 | 626.3 | 6.7 | 4872.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Seattle?
Seattle has a violent crime rate of 775.1 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5007.6 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Seattle safe?
Seattle receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 95th percentile for safety.
How does Seattle compare to the national average?
Seattle's violent crime rate of 775.1/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.