Pioneer Square Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SEATTLE, WASummary
Pioneer Square 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 $584K (-22.1% vs area average), median household income of $73K (-44.1% vs area average), population density of 11,627 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 85.9% (-7.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Pioneer Square
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Pioneer Square 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 #91 out of 94 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
437
Total Incidents
36.4
Monthly Average
#91 / 94
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Pioneer Square show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (35 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 4. 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 Pioneer Square reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 45 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 20 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Seattle experiences approximately 36 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 31% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like Pioneer Square tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Pioneer Square is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 35.7% of all incidents (156 cases). This is followed by Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault at 26.5% (116 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
11,627.08
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #27 of 94 neighborhoods
+4.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
85.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #89 of 94 neighborhoods
-7.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$583,572.09
average estimate
Ranks #69 of 93 neighborhoods
-22.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$73,126.99
average estimate
Ranks #89 of 94 neighborhoods
-44.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.