Dunlap Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SEATTLE, WASummary
Dunlap 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 $440K (-41.2% vs area average), median household income of $87K (-33.8% vs area average), population density of 7,892 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.36% (-0.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Dunlap
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Dunlap 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 #79 out of 94 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
171
Total Incidents
14.3
Monthly Average
#79 / 94
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Dunlap show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (15 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 7:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Dunlap reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 21 incidents, while 2025-05 saw the lowest activity at 8 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Seattle experiences approximately 14 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like Dunlap tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Dunlap is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 32.2% of all incidents (55 cases). This is followed by Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault at 28.7% (49 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
7,892.34
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #57 of 94 neighborhoods
-29.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #61 of 94 neighborhoods
-0.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$439,969.81
average estimate
Ranks #92 of 93 neighborhoods
-41.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$86,678.62
average estimate
Ranks #85 of 94 neighborhoods
-33.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.