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Crime Drops Citywide But Neighborhoods Struggle | Seattle News

1 min · 17. juli 2026
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Seattle’s crime numbers are dropping citywide—shootings down 20%, homicides down 35%—with June marking the first homicide-free month in over 50 years. But the picture gets murkier in neighborhoods like West Precinct, where violent crime and robberies are surging. Residents in Wallingford and near Alki Beach report escalating incidents, from wine bar break-ins to Fourth of July chaos. Chief Shon Barnes admits the data doesn’t reflect the full story, redirecting specialized units to investigations and praising the city’s camera network for tracking crime. The mayor’s office is pausing expansion of the network for a privacy and effectiveness review with NYU, a move Chief Barnes supports. Meanwhile, 87 new officers have joined the force, and retention is improving—fueling the department’s push to keep building community trust and safety. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2bfe13d5e48791e3

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