Greenwood Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SEATTLE, WASummary
Greenwood has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 94 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $638K (-14.9% vs area average), median household income of $126K (-3.8% vs area average), population density of 11,672 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.36% (-0.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Greenwood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Greenwood in Seattle, WA receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #75 out of 94 neighborhoods analyzed.
280
Total Incidents
23.3
Monthly Average
#75 / 94
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Greenwood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (27 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 8:00 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 Greenwood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 34 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 15 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Seattle experiences approximately 23 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 12% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like Greenwood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Greenwood is Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault, accounting for 32.1% of all incidents (90 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 26.1% (73 cases). The top three categories combined represent 74% 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
11,672.03
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #26 of 94 neighborhoods
+4.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #61 of 94 neighborhoods
-0.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$637,532.85
average estimate
Ranks #59 of 93 neighborhoods
-14.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$125,852.55
average estimate
Ranks #55 of 94 neighborhoods
-3.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.