Seattle, often called Emerald City , has problems with crime in several categories. For example, in terms of arson, it was in the wost 25% across America

Seattle is worse than average in the category of violent crime for large areas across America. It is noteworthy that it is in the most dangerous 20% of cities across America for general violent crime.

With 30 murders in a population of 583,772, this ranks the town in the least safe 50% for murder across America. While Seattle is not in the most dangerous 25% for murder of areas across America, there is certainly room for improvement, and the home security industry plays an important role.

Also of concern is the number of sexual assaults at 129. Seattle has a higher than average incidence, but it is not in the most dangerous 25%. However, 129 in 2006 is too many. This ranks parts of Emerald City as relatively unsafe for ladies and girls.

Assault occurences at 2,326 were also shocking. Seattle is in the top 16% percentile of all cities across America for aggravated assaults, with 2,326 aggravated assaults in 2006.

In addition, Seattle is in the least desirable 14% percentile of all cities in the U.S. for robberies, with 1,667 robberies in 2006.

Seattle is also in the worst 9% percentile of all cities across America for burglary, with 7,505 burglaries in 2006.

Security is of supreme importance to this town and for its major industries like biotechnology and aerospace .

Despite the incidences described above, visitors can have a wonderful time visiting attractions such as Seattle International Film Festival and Green Lake Park. Home of The Moore Theatre , Seattle is an attractive area and the home security industry can help to improve its future.