98117 Safety Report
ZIP • SEATTLE, WASummary
98117 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 26 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $789K (+1.9% vs area average), median household income of $165K (+27.9% vs area average), population density of 9,512 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.32% (+4.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 98117
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 98117 in Seattle, WA receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than 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
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #5 out of 26 zips analyzed.
143
Total Incidents
11.9
Monthly Average
#5 / 26
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 98117 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (16 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 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 98117 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 18 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 9 incidents. On average, this zip in Seattle experiences approximately 12 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 23% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like 98117 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 98117 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 39.2% of all incidents (56 cases). This is followed by Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault at 25.9% (37 cases). The top three categories combined represent 83% 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
9,511.85
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #14 of 26 zips
-22.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
96.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #2 of 26 zips
+4.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$789,393.18
average estimate
Ranks #8 of 25 zips
+1.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$165,443.13
average estimate
Ranks #3 of 26 zips
+27.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.