98112 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 26 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $1.39M (+79.0% vs area average), median household income of $173K (+34.0% vs area average), population density of 7,159 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.52% (+2.4% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 98112 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 zip was compared against 26 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 zip in Seattle, WA.
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #8 out of 26 zips analyzed.
208
Total Incidents
17.3
Monthly Average
#8 / 26
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Crime incidents in 98112 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (15 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 2:00 when incident rates drop to 1. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Seattle, WA can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly crime data for 98112 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 28 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 12 incidents. On average, this zip in Seattle experiences approximately 17 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 29% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like 98112 tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in 98112 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 26% of all incidents (54 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery at 20.7% (43 cases). The top three categories combined represent 65% 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.
7,158.74
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #22 of 26 zips
-42.0% vs area average
94.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #8 of 26 zips
+2.4% vs area average
$1,386,034.85
average estimate
Ranks #1 of 25 zips
+79.0% vs area average
$173,308.77
average estimate
Ranks #2 of 26 zips
+34.0% vs area average
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.