Yesler Terrace Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • SEATTLE, WASummary
Yesler Terrace 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 $637K (-15.0% vs area average), median household income of $71K (-45.4% vs area average), population density of 24,985 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 82.89% (-10.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Yesler Terrace
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Yesler Terrace 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 #89 out of 94 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
214
Total Incidents
17.8
Monthly Average
#89 / 94
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Yesler Terrace show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (17 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 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 Yesler Terrace reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 25 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 9 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Seattle experiences approximately 18 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like Yesler Terrace tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Yesler Terrace is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 39.7% of all incidents (85 cases). This is followed by Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault at 18.2% (39 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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
24,984.67
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #8 of 94 neighborhoods
+124.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
82.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #93 of 94 neighborhoods
-10.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$636,832.79
average estimate
Ranks #60 of 93 neighborhoods
-15.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$71,479.95
average estimate
Ranks #90 of 94 neighborhoods
-45.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.