Crime per Capita in South Lake Union
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Lake Union.
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D-
Overall Crime Grade™
D+ |
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F |
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Other Crime Grade |
C |
$17.8 million
Cost of Crime™ for South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,525 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Lake Union 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 South Lake Union, Seattle, WA Safe?
The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. South Lake Union ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of neighborhoods but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to South Lake Union's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in South Lake Union is 74.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Lake Union Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Lake Union varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the southwest areas to 1 in 17 in the central.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of South Lake Union, Seattle, WA see the most incidents - about 265 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 28 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
The total projected cost of crime in South Lake Union for 2025 is $17,786,285. This translates to approximately $1,087 per resident and $1,525 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in South Lake Union. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.0%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in South Lake Union Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| South Lake Union, Seattle, WA: | $1087 |
|---|---|
| New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: | $1762 |
| Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA: | $324 |
| Washington: | $610 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in South Lake Union is $1,087 per year, which is $622 more than the national average and $476 more than Seattle's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South Lake Union:
- In New Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, crime costs $1,762 per person, which is $675 more than in South Lake Union.
- In Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA, crime costs $324 per person, which is $763 less than in South Lake Union
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Lake Union for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to South Lake Union |
Cost per South Lake Union Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$6.28 million |
$383 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$651,085 |
$40 |
Robbery |
$686,138 |
$42 |
Assault |
$2.01 million |
$123 |
Kidnapping |
$154,458 |
$9 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.17 million |
$72 |
Burglary |
$2.51 million |
$153 |
Theft |
$3.03 million |
$185 |
Arson |
$79,656 |
$5 |
Vandalism |
$972,000 |
$59 |
Animal Cruelty |
$2,805 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$67,799 |
$4 |
Identity Theft |
$173,408 |
$11 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$17,786,285 |
$1,087 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Lake Union, 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 South Lake Union totals $45,517,039 ($2,781 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $63,303,324 ($3,867 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 South Lake Union 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 central 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, of which South Lake Union has 12, have the same problem. Of South Lake Union’s 16,369 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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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 South Lake Union residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.276 |
Robbery |
1.333 |
Rape |
0.6560 |
Murder |
0.2040 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.469 (D+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
35.75 |
Vehicle Theft |
4.632 |
Burglary |
16.89 |
Arson |
0.2015 |
Total Property Crime |
57.47 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1556 |
Drug Crimes |
0.5599 |
Vandalism |
8.312 |
Identity Theft |
1.369 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0232 |
Total "Other" Rate |
10.42 (C) |
Individual South Lake Union Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in South Lake Union is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South Lake Union.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
F | D- | F | |
D- | B- | F | |
F | D | F | |
D- | D- | F | |
F | F | F | |
D- | C- | F | |
F | D | F | |
D | B- | D- | |
F | F | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
South Lake Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B | B | B | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | A | A | |
A- | A- | A- | |
D- | F | F | |
A | B | B | |
D | D | D | |
B- | C | C | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
B+ | B- | B- |
Considering only the crime rate, South Lake Union is less safe than 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 South Lake Union, Seattle, WA average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools N/A. See South Lake Union schools on SchoolGrade
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