Seward Park Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SEATTLE, WASummary
Seward Park has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 94 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $781K (+4.3% vs area average), median household income of $145K (+11.0% vs area average), population density of 6,009 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 98.21% (+5.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Seward Park
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Seward Park in Seattle, WA receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #9 out of 94 neighborhoods analyzed.
25
Total Incidents
2.1
Monthly Average
#9 / 94
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Seward Park show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (4 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 12:00 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 Seward Park reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 7 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Seattle experiences approximately 2 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 633% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like Seward Park tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Seward Park is Weapon Offenses | Weapon Law Violations, accounting for 32% of all incidents (8 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault at 20% (5 cases). The top three categories combined represent 72% 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
6,008.72
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #73 of 94 neighborhoods
-46.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
98.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #4 of 94 neighborhoods
+5.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$781,419.54
average estimate
Ranks #36 of 93 neighborhoods
+4.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$145,311.44
average estimate
Ranks #32 of 94 neighborhoods
+11.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.