Northwest theft from vehicle fell sharply this month — the strongest single signal in Seattle's September 2025 briefing, with the move well outside its multi-year range. Delridge other-larceny sits just behind it in the rankings and was the citywide lead category last month, but the category shift this briefing is to theft from vehicle, not larceny.
Citywide volume is down 5.9% against the prior 12 months — 50,298 incidents against 53,440 a year earlier. The signal mix is heavily weighted toward sustained declines: 25 sustained-shift signals and 4 below-trend moves across 20 neighborhoods, with just 1 fresh spike. Burglary drops dominate the top five, with West Seattle, Lake City, and Northeast all running below trend this period.
The structural picture is one of broad, ongoing decline rather than a single dramatic move. Burglary's presence across three distinct neighborhoods in the top five is the clearest pattern this month — not a new development, but a signal consistent enough to watch heading into the fall. The one fresh spike, Delridge other-larceny, stands out as the exception against an otherwise quiet backdrop.
Sustained drops worth naming
No sustained-shift signals this month — every category sits within its trailing-year range.
Public Analyst.ai, “September 2025 — Seattle,” archived snapshot.Permanent URL: /seattle/2025/september