Seatac, WA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Seatac Police Department serves the city of Seatac, WA in King County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,038 violent crimes and 7,385 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.0 per 100k residents, which is 12.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 428.6 per 100k, 162.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate93.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,038 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate428.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,385 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents908 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate222.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,119 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate179.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,339 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93.0 | B | 2038 | 106.2 | -12.4% |
| Property Crime | 428.6 | F | 7385 | 163.6 | +162.0% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 119 | 3.5 | -6.1% |
| Robbery | 10.0 | F | 247 | 5.8 | +71.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.3 | A | 375 | 22.3 | -40.3% |
| Burglary | 26.6 | C | 908 | 24.0 | +10.6% |
| Larceny | 222.6 | F | 4119 | 116.4 | +91.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 179.4 | F | 2339 | 22.2 | +709.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burien | 0 miles | C 123.4 | F 330.5 | Violent: 32.7% higher Property: 22.9% lower |
| Clyde Hill | 6 miles | C 97.6 | A 65.1 | Violent: 4.9% higher Property: 84.8% lower |
| Yarrow Point | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Kirkland | 8 miles | A 37.0 | D 234.1 | Violent: 60.2% lower Property: 45.4% lower |
| Newcastle | 9 miles | A 23.5 | F 305.0 | Violent: 74.8% lower Property: 28.8% lower |