Westlake Safety Report
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Summary
Westlake has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 94 similar areas. The area has a median household income of $163K (+24.4% vs area average), population density of 27,654 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 86.94% (-6.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Westlake
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Westlake 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #72 out of 94 neighborhoods analyzed.
18
Total Incidents
1.5
Monthly Average
#72 / 94
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Westlake show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 23:00 (4 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 17:00 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 Westlake reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 4 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Seattle experiences approximately 2 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 20% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like Westlake tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Westlake is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 55.6% of all incidents (10 cases). This is followed by Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault at 22.2% (4 cases). The top three categories combined represent 89% 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
27,654
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #6 of 94 neighborhoods
+148.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #86 of 94 neighborhoods
-6.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$162,734
average estimate
Ranks #16 of 94 neighborhoods
+24.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.