Seattle neighborhood

Crime in Montlake

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Montlake neighborhood of Seattle, WA.

105Reported incidents

2,346Residents

$145,470Median income

At a glance

Montlake crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

Violent incidents

Property incidents

Motor Vehicle Theft

Most common offense

Map

Montlake crime map

Reported crime density across and around Montlake.

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Composition

Reported offenses in Montlake

Motor Vehicle Theft31

Theft from Vehicle23

Theft15

Assault7

Fraud7

DUI/Traffic6

Vandalism6

Burglary5

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Montlake

DUI/TrafficMar 29, 2026
25TH AVE E / BOYER AVE E, Seattle, WA
Driving Under the Influence
Theft from VehicleMar 27, 2026
20XX BLOCK OF E MCGRAW ST, Seattle, WA
Theft From Motor Vehicle
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 24, 2026
MONTLAKE BLVD E / E SHELBY ST, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
Motor Vehicle TheftMar 18, 2026
19XX BLOCK OF BOYER AVE E, Seattle, WA
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories
BurglaryMar 16, 2026
23XX BLOCK OF 24TH AVE E, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
BurglaryMar 16, 2026
23XX BLOCK OF 24TH AVE E, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
TheftMar 2, 2026
MONTLAKE BLVD E / SR520 EB, Seattle, WA
All Other Larceny
Motor Vehicle TheftFeb 27, 2026
24XX BLOCK OF E LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
Theft from VehicleFeb 23, 2026
24XX BLOCK OF E CALHOUN ST, Seattle, WA
Theft From Motor Vehicle
DUI/TrafficFeb 22, 2026
26XX BLOCK OF E MONTLAKE PL E, Seattle, WA
Driving Under the Influence

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Montlake

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FAQ

Montlake safety: common questions

Is Montlake a safe neighborhood in Seattle?

Montlake has a crime safety grade of A, making it one of the safer areas of Seattle. Our analysis counted 105 reported incidents in Montlake, including 8 violent and 36 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Montlake?

The most frequently reported offense in Montlake is Motor Vehicle Theft.