Belltown Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SEATTLE, WASummary
Belltown has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 94 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $745K (-0.5% vs area average), median household income of $130K (-0.4% vs area average), population density of 48,356 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.33% (-7.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Belltown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Belltown in Seattle, WA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This neighborhood was compared against 94 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Seattle, WA.
Walking Safety
This area has significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #92 out of 94 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
632
Total Incidents
52.7
Monthly Average
#92 / 94
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Belltown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 13:00 (68 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 7. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Seattle, WA can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Belltown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 98 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 29 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Seattle experiences approximately 53 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 40% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like Belltown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Belltown is Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations, accounting for 40.7% of all incidents (257 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 19.9% (126 cases). The top three categories combined represent 76% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Seattle, WA helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
48,355.83
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #1 of 94 neighborhoods
+334.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #87 of 94 neighborhoods
-7.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$745,048.08
average estimate
Ranks #43 of 93 neighborhoods
-0.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$130,340.84
average estimate
Ranks #49 of 94 neighborhoods
-0.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.