University District Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SEATTLE, WASummary
University District has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 94 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $873K (+16.6% vs area average), median household income of $45K (-65.6% vs area average), population density of 35,186 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 82.02% (-11.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for University District
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, University District 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 #85 out of 94 neighborhoods analyzed.
258
Total Incidents
21.5
Monthly Average
#85 / 94
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in University District show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (20 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 University District reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 36 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Seattle experiences approximately 22 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 University District tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in University District is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 34.1% of all incidents (88 cases). This is followed by Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault at 24% (62 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
35,186.03
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #3 of 94 neighborhoods
+216.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
82.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #94 of 94 neighborhoods
-11.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$873,296
average estimate
Ranks #19 of 93 neighborhoods
+16.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$45,008.83
average estimate
Ranks #92 of 94 neighborhoods
-65.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.