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98112 Safety Report

ZIP • SEATTLE, WA
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Summary

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).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for 98112

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.

Walking Safety

Safe

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

Time of Day Pattern

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 Trend

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.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple Assault
5426%
Robbery | Robbery
4320.7%
Disorderly Conduct | Disorderly Conduct
3717.8%
Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault
3617.3%
Assault | Intimidation
157.2%
Other
2311.1%

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.

Demographics & Housing

Population Density

7,158.74

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #22 of 26 zips

-42.0% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

94.5%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #8 of 26 zips

+2.4% vs area average

Median Home Value

$1,386,034.85

average estimate

Ranks #1 of 25 zips

+79.0% vs area average

Median Household Income

$173,308.77

average estimate

Ranks #2 of 26 zips

+34.0% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1713.3%
Children & Teens11th highest
18-2411.1%
Young Adults5th highest
25-3418.5%
Young Professionals21st highest
35-4414.4%
Mid-Career Adults20th highest
45-5416.2%
Mature Adults2nd highest
55-6410.8%
Pre-Retirement15th highest
65+15.8%
Seniors3rd highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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