International District Safety Report
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Summary
International District has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 94 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $524K (-30.0% vs area average), median household income of $43K (-67.1% vs area average), population density of 17,227 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.22% (-3.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for International District
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, International District in Seattle, WA receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly 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 #94 out of 94 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
702
Total Incidents
58.5
Monthly Average
#94 / 94
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in International District show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 13:00 (78 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 8. 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 International District reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 82 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 43 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Seattle experiences approximately 59 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 17% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like International District tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in International District is Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations, accounting for 40.5% of all incidents (284 cases). This is followed by Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault at 16% (112 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
17,227.24
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #14 of 94 neighborhoods
+54.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #75 of 94 neighborhoods
-3.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$523,847.3
average estimate
Ranks #82 of 93 neighborhoods
-30.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$43,107.55
average estimate
Ranks #93 of 94 neighborhoods
-67.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.