The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Phinney Ridge

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Phinney Ridge.

 

Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
D-
Other Crime Grade
B

$9.81 million

Cost of Crime™ for Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,186 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Phinney Ridge in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Phinney Ridge ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of neighborhoods but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Phinney Ridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Phinney Ridge is 54.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Phinney Ridge Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Phinney Ridge varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the south areas to 1 in 22 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA see the most incidents - about 94 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 18 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA

The total projected cost of crime in Phinney Ridge for 2025 is $9,808,421. This translates to approximately $963 per resident and $2,186 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Phinney Ridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Phinney Ridge Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA: $963
New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: $1762
Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA: $324
Washington: $610
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Phinney Ridge is $963 per year, which is $498 more than the national average and $352 more than Seattle's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Phinney Ridge:
  • In New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, crime costs $1,762 per person, which is $799 more than in Phinney Ridge.
  • In Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA, crime costs $324 per person, which is $639 less than in Phinney Ridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Phinney Ridge for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Phinney Ridge
Cost per Phinney Ridge Resident
Murder
$4.37 million
$429
Rape/Sexual Assault
$464,642
$46
Robbery
$317,804
$31
Assault
$622,936
$61
Kidnapping
$101,136
$10
Vehicle Theft
$773,296
$76
Burglary
$1.42 million
$140
Theft
$1.21 million
$118
Arson
$61,449
$6
Vandalism
$370,051
$36
Animal Cruelty
$1,185
$0
Drug Crimes
$32,402
$3
Identity Theft
$65,859
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$9,808,421
$963

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Phinney Ridge totals $31,439,698 ($3,086 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $41,248,120 ($4,048 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Phinney Ridge crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Phinney Ridge’s 10,189 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Phinney Ridge Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Phinney Ridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.129
Robbery
0.9916
Rape
0.7521
Murder
0.2282
Total Violent Crime
4.101 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
22.86
Vehicle Theft
4.901
Burglary
15.40
Arson
0.2497
Total Property Crime
43.40 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1637
Drug Crimes
0.4299
Vandalism
5.084
Identity Theft
0.8351
Animal Cruelty
0.0157
Total "Other" Rate
6.528 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Phinney Ridge is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Phinney Ridge.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
B
F
F
C
F
D-
C-
F
D-
C+
F
F
C
F
D+
B+
D-
D-
C+
F
D
C+
F
D
B-
D-
F
D+
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Phinney Ridge is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
C+
C+
F
D-
D-
A
C
C
B-
C-
C-
D
D-
D-
F
D-
D-
A+
A-
A-
B+
B-
B-
A
A-
A-
D-
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Phinney Ridge is as safe as the Washington state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Phinney Ridge schools on SchoolGrade

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