Is it okay to walk in Westwood, Seattle?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Moderate for Seattle

Reported crime around the center of Westwood is higher than in 78% of areas in Seattle, taking into account how many people are usually around. 63 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 Westwood.

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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	Moderate	higher than in 81% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Moderate	higher than in 74% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Low	higher than in 55% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	High	higher than in 85% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Moderate, higher than in 84% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Moderate, higher than in 72% of areas.

Most reports here are from 4pm–5pm.

What gets reported here

Theft from vehicle: 13 (21%)
Burglary: 12 (19%)
Theft: 12 (19%)
Simple assault: 8 (13%)
Vehicle theft: 6 (10%)

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

Around Westwood

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

Arbor Heights Very low
Fauntleroy Very low
Endolyne Very low
Arroyo Heights Very low
Delridge Low
South Park Low
Georgetown Moderate
Van Asselt 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.