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Is SeaTac, Washington Safe?

Population 34,578 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 34,578, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. SeaTac earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,963 per 100K.

SeaTac Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSeaTacWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.6318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2221.92054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate145.0--268.2
Theft Rate1963.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate217.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

245.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2222/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for SeaTac

Violent crime in SeaTac is below the national average. The rate of 234.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2221.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,963 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

SeaTac Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault145
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,963
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft217
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How SeaTac Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

SeaTac
234.6
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

SeaTac
2221.9
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About SeaTac Safety

Is SeaTac safe?
Not especially. SeaTac earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in SeaTac?
245.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2221.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is SeaTac safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. SeaTac's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,963 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in SeaTac?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in SeaTac generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the SeaTac police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in SeaTac?
Yes, there's been an uptick. SeaTac's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does SeaTac compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. SeaTac ranks behind about 74% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is SeaTac to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in SeaTac?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.7 per-thousand rate put SeaTac below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 235 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in SeaTac?
234.6 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (145), robbery (40), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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