Is it okay to walk in First Hill, Seattle?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

High for Seattle

Reported crime around the center of First Hill is higher than in 93% of areas in Seattle, taking into account how many people are usually around. 1,148 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.

“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of First Hill.

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The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.

By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of Seattle
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	High	higher than in 93% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Very high	higher than in 95% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	High	higher than in 89% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	High	higher than in 89% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Moderate, higher than in 73% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Very high, higher than in 98% of areas.

Most reports here are from 6pm–7pm.

What gets reported here

Theft from vehicle: 243 (21%)
Burglary: 242 (21%)
Theft: 180 (16%)
Vandalism: 131 (11%)
Vehicle theft: 122 (11%)

Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.

Around First Hill

The areas right next to it range from moderate to very high.

Yesler Terrace Very high
Chinatown-International District Very high
Cascade High
Central District Very high
Belltown High
Capitol Hill Very high
South Lake Union Low
Madison Valley Moderate

How to read this

It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
Levels compare areas within Seattle. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.