Crime in King County dropped sharply in 2025 compared with the year before, according to new numbers from the King County Sheriff’s Office crime analysis unit.O ...

The King County crime rate decreased 22% in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to new data released by the King County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday.

City leaders pointed to the drop as a sign of progress but acknowledged more work remains ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Seattle police say crime is going down in the city — but they still have a long way to go. On Monday, Seattle Police Department ...

(The Center Square) – The timing of Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes' first Year in Review address touting dropping crime rates could be considered unfortunate, coming in the aftermath of ...

The area around Askatu Bakery in Belltown used to be a hotspot for crime, but the shop's owner says conditions have improved ...

In an announcement following Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes‘ first year as the city’s top cop, he shared that crime had fallen nearly 20% in 2025 within Seattle, with significant declines in ...