Is it okay to walk in Greenwood, Seattle?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

High for Seattle

Reported crime around the center of Greenwood is higher than in 91% of areas in Seattle, taking into account how many people are usually around. 271 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 Greenwood.

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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 94% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	High	higher than in 85% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Moderate	higher than in 77% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	High	higher than in 93% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): High, higher than in 89% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): High, higher than in 92% of areas.

Most reports here are from 8pm–9pm.

What gets reported here

Theft: 47 (17%)
Theft from vehicle: 44 (16%)
Burglary: 32 (12%)
Vehicle theft: 32 (12%)
Simple assault: 30 (11%)

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

Around Greenwood

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

Crown Hill Low
Whittier Heights Low
Licton Springs Moderate
Blue Ridge Very low
Phinney Ridge Low
Green Lake High
Ballard Low
Loyal Heights Very low

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.