Portage Bay Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SEATTLE, WASummary
Portage Bay has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 94 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $926K (+23.7% vs area average), median household income of $139K (+6.2% vs area average), population density of 12,248 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.83% (-2.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Portage Bay
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Portage Bay in Seattle, WA receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #23 out of 94 neighborhoods analyzed.
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Total Incidents
0.3
Monthly Average
#23 / 94
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Portage Bay show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (1 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 21:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 Portage Bay reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 1 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Seattle experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like Portage Bay tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Portage Bay is Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault, accounting for 25% of all incidents (1 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 25% (1 cases). The top three categories combined represent 75% 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
12,248
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #21 of 94 neighborhoods
+10.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #73 of 94 neighborhoods
-2.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$926,200
average estimate
Ranks #12 of 93 neighborhoods
+23.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$138,986
average estimate
Ranks #37 of 94 neighborhoods
+6.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.