King County is a much safer place to live, work, and play than it was this time last year, according to new statistics released by the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO).
The new numbers show a 22% overall drop in crime from 2024 to 2025. Homicides led the way, down 19%, aggravated assaults were down 22%, robberies down nearly 40%, and property crimes, including auto theft, down nearly 19%.
“This is nothing short of the incredible work done by both our commissioned and professional staff, spanning across the unincorporated areas and contracts we serve,” KCSO Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall said. “Results like these are what happen when everyone in the agency comes together with the same priority and goal: reducing crime and the fear of crime. We are thoughtful and strategic as to where we assign our deputies, with the belief that a highly visible police presence will continue to deter criminal behavior. These numbers show that what we’re doing is working.”…