Seattle neighborhood

Crime in South Lake Union

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

1,287Reported incidents

5,560Residents

$72,894Median income

At a glance

South Lake Union crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

138

Violent incidents

701

Property incidents

Burglary

Most common offense

Map

South Lake Union crime map

Reported crime density across and around South Lake Union.

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Composition

Reported offenses in South Lake Union

Burglary264

Theft from Vehicle216

Theft200

Motor Vehicle Theft183

Vandalism125

Assault100

Retail Theft64

Fraud49

Latest reports

Recent incidents in South Lake Union

Motor Vehicle TheftApr 1, 2026
12XX BLOCK OF MERCER ST, Seattle, WA
Motor Vehicle Theft
VandalismApr 1, 2026
4XX BLOCK OF MINOR AVE N, Seattle, WA
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
BurglaryMar 31, 2026
2XX BLOCK OF TAYLOR AVE N, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
FraudMar 31, 2026
PONTIUS AVE N / JOHN ST, Seattle, WA
Identity Theft
AssaultMar 30, 2026
REPUBLICAN ST / DEXTER AVE N, Seattle, WA
Simple Assault
AssaultMar 30, 2026
1XX BLOCK OF YALE AVE N, Seattle, WA
Simple Assault
Theft from VehicleMar 30, 2026
YALE AVE N / JOHN ST, Seattle, WA
Theft From Motor Vehicle
AssaultMar 30, 2026
1XX BLOCK OF TAYLOR AVE N A, Seattle, WA
Aggravated Assault
BurglaryMar 29, 2026
1XX BLOCK OF BOREN AVE N, Seattle, WA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Theft from VehicleMar 29, 2026
JOHN ST / 9TH AVE N, Seattle, WA
Theft From Motor Vehicle

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Neighborhoods near South Lake Union

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FAQ

South Lake Union safety: common questions

Is South Lake Union a safe neighborhood in Seattle?

South Lake Union has a crime safety grade of B-, making it one of the safer areas of Seattle. Our analysis counted 1,287 reported incidents in South Lake Union, including 138 violent and 701 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in South Lake Union?

The most frequently reported offense in South Lake Union is Burglary.