98122 Safety Report
ZIP • SEATTLE, WASummary
98122 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 26 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $928K (+19.9% vs area average), median household income of $133K (+2.8% vs area average), population density of 14,054 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.68% (+2.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 98122
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 98122 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 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #21 out of 26 zips analyzed.
966
Total Incidents
80.5
Monthly Average
#21 / 26
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 98122 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (102 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 8. 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 98122 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 98 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 58 incidents. On average, this zip in Seattle experiences approximately 81 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in WA neighborhoods like 98122 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 98122 is Assault | Simple Assault, accounting for 31.9% of all incidents (308 cases). This is followed by Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Assault at 19.4% (187 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
14,053.78
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #6 of 26 zips
+13.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #7 of 26 zips
+2.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$928,180.77
average estimate
Ranks #3 of 25 zips
+19.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$133,018.15
average estimate
Ranks #16 of 26 zips
+2.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.