Is it okay to walk in West Seattle, Seattle?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Low for Seattle

Reported crime around the center of West Seattle is higher than in 56% of areas in Seattle, taking into account how many people are usually around. 69 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 West Seattle.

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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	Low	higher than in 60% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Low	higher than in 54% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Low	higher than in 63% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Low	lower than in 53% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Moderate, higher than in 67% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 52% of areas.

Most reports here are from 4pm–5pm.

What gets reported here

Theft from vehicle: 18 (26%)
Theft: 13 (19%)
Vandalism: 11 (16%)
Vehicle theft: 11 (16%)
Burglary: 8 (12%)

Falling: the last 6 months were 35% quieter than the city-wide trend.

Around West Seattle

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

Admiral Low
Alki Moderate
Delridge Low
Georgetown Moderate
Westwood Moderate
Fauntleroy Very low
South Seattle Very low
Belltown High

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.