Coverage of property crime in Seattle focuses on theft, burglary, vandalism, organized retail theft and public prevention initiatives. Reporting tracks the activity across the city and the urban areas that surround it.
Seattle Police Department data shows overall reported crime declined across all five precincts year over year, while violent crime rose in two.
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November 3, 2026
Graffiti Defendant Ordered to Pay $12,607A King County court has set restitution and community service terms for a defendant convicted of malicious mischief and firearm possession.
November 2, 2026
Police Arrest Eight in Westwood Village Shoplifting RingSeattle police recovered $3,200 in stolen merchandise during a joint retail theft operation at the Westwood Village shopping area.
October 30, 2026
Seattle Police Arrest Man After Vehicle Theft StandoffA 38-year-old suspect led authorities on a chase through North Seattle before entering Lake Washington.
October 28, 2026
Light Rail Train Collides With Vehicle in SeattleA collision near Othello station temporarily disrupted light rail service on Wednesday morning.
October 27, 2026
Seattle Police Arrest Man Who Climbed Construction CraneA 27-year-old man was taken into custody after scaling a crane in the Fremont neighborhood on Tuesday.
October 27, 2026
Capitol Hill Apartment Robbery Nets CryptocurrencyTwo intruders stole cash and a tablet containing Bitcoins after assaulting a Seattle resident.
October 23, 2026
Woman Stabbed During Ballard CarjackingSeattle police are currently searching for a suspect after a woman was stabbed during a vehicle theft in Ballard.
October 23, 2026
Seattle CARE Vehicle Stolen in GreenwoodA responder left the keys in the ignition, but police recovered the stolen city vehicle one block away.
October 19, 2026
West Seattle Man Arrested After BurglariesA 41-year-old man was taken into custody after police found him sleeping inside a vacant home.
October 15, 2026
Toolbox Stolen From Youngstown Cultural Arts CenterA massive tool chest was taken from the arts center parking lot in West Seattle earlier this week.
Day to day, that means reporting on retail theft trends, residential burglaries, vehicle-related crime and the legal responses to these acts. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it to track trends that cross neighborhood lines. The seasonal nature of certain offenses, such as holiday package theft, dictates the flow of information during specific times of the year. Retail density and public transportation hubs often concentrate the incidents and define how authorities respond to persistent property issues.
