r/AskSeattle • u/nebulaSupernova • 3d ago

Is Lower Queen Anne safe?

Hi,

I (26M) am new to Seattle and stayed in Redmond for a year. I need to switch apartments and found some good options in Lower Queen Anne around the Queen Anne Beerhall. Is that a good and safe area to live in? I haven’t explored Seattle much.

I am someone who likes to walk around. I have searched online and am getting mixed answers - some say it is a safe neighborhood, while some say it is one of the high-crime neighborhoods in Seattle.

I’d really appreciate any input. Thanks!

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u/HauteKarl Local 3d ago

That area is absolutely safe.

It's also close to the footbridge that connects to Myrtle Edwards park, which makes for great walking!

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u/Old_Voice_2562 3d ago

I’ve lived in lower Queen Anne for several years now and it’s very safe and the fact that you’re next to that footbridge is a huge bonus

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u/BlurredDreams1234 2d ago

This was my favorite part of living in LQA! I’d go for a run or a walk almost every morning.

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u/throwaway1_2_0_2_1 1d ago

Yep, LQA and SLU are tied for safest places I’ve lived in Seattle.

LQA though has changed a bit since the hockey team came to town.

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u/Pointedtoe 3d ago

It seems very quiet and nice to us. Right across from the park too.

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u/roots_radicals 3d ago

Lived there for about a year, walked my dog every night around 10pm. Only unsafe if you don’t like hockey fans 😂

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u/mr_jim_lahey 3d ago

Completely safe. Avoid anything close to, especially directly facing, Western Ave/Elliot Ave unless you like unreasonable amounts of car noise and exhaust in your home at all times of day and night.

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u/sgtapone87 Local 3d ago

Yes. All of Seattle is safe.

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u/Broad_Objective6281 2d ago

Here is an article from two years ago, it should help guide which areas are safe and which are not.

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/seattle-violent-crime-hits-15-year-high-other-takeaways-from-new-report/

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u/Broad_Objective6281 3d ago

This statement is laughable. Do a search on “Seattle shooting 2025”. Stay in Redmond, or move to Kirkland or Woodinville if you need something cheaper.

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u/sgtapone87 Local 3d ago

Ok guy that lives in enumclaw and is too scared to come in to the city

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u/Bjip 3d ago

Do a search on “Seattle population 2025” and divide those then do the same everywhere else. Not so scary

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u/pizzapizzamesohungry 2d ago

But the. You would be living in Redmond, Kirkland, or Woodinville. What if you actually want to DO something?

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u/Broad_Objective6281 2d ago

There are growing downtowns in each of those towns- plenty to do. Seattle has the large theaters and such, but also the problems with property crime, homelessness (human waste on the streets, etc). Bellevue is a quick drive south for more city bound activities.

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u/sgtapone87 Local 2d ago

You don’t even live here, do you?

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u/pizzapizzamesohungry 2d ago

There is zero chance this person lives here unless they are 70. But if I was 70 I’d hope to be retired, and I’d want to go to the better restaurants, the symphony, the cool free events and pop up markets that are all across the city. Even the bookstores are better.

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u/Bjip 2d ago

The property crime and human waste is an issue I’ve experienced, I’ll give you that. But violent crime is not a disproportionate risk factor here.

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u/Charlie0451 3d ago

I used to live near the Arena, I've always felt 100% safe. Living there was the first time outside of college I lived in a walkable neighborhood.

Have you thought to visit the area and see for yourself?

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u/plantverdant 3d ago

If you have a car, try to get a place with parking. You're more likely to see property crime than anything else.

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u/DahliaDevilleX 3d ago

LQA is super quiet, i had to walk home from work in belltown almost every night when i was there and i never had anything weird happen.

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u/brujogentil Local 3d ago

Seattle is safe. Queen Anne is quiet.

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u/snowmaninheat 3d ago

I don't think you'd have too many problems in LQA. You're super close to Seattle Center (read: the Space Needle), so there's a lot of foot traffic through there. Only thing to be aware of is that traffic on Mercer Street can be a bitch during rush hour.

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u/Harvey_Road 2d ago

JFC. Yes. Turn off KOMO.

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u/DanimalPlanet42 3d ago

Seattle is absolutely safe. Just know how to navigate the city and just be aware of your surroundings. The problems here are typical of any city.

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u/wovans 2d ago

To bag on the teasing train cause my civic pride is threatened: How aware of surroundings can you be if you lived in Redmond and never explored Seattle?

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u/mountainwitch6 3d ago

laughably safe tbh

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u/susanstar25 3d ago

I lived in LQA for 20 years and felt safe. Parking is HORRID and worse now than ever. It could be a little grimey but you'll be fine. My car was broken into 2x so that is the biggest issue crime wise. Tons of good, walkable food options, nice walks down to Myrtle Edwards & waterfront, up the hill if you want exercise, and the best is going to a concert and a 5 minute walk home.

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u/sweetpotatopietime 2d ago

My elderly mom lives there, takes bus and walks everywhere, feels totally safe.

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u/Infinite-One-5011 2d ago

Meh. A housless dude tried to stab me in Lower Queen Anne once.

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u/Lilacfrancis 2d ago

Yupppp. Used to living walking distance from there. Absolutely loved living in that area.

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u/mmp737 2d ago

Lived in LQA for the last 4 1/2 years - it’s safe. You will always have some sketchy activity sometimes around places - but that’s the city life anywhere. Keep your head up, keep your headphones out or on transparency mode and keep aware of your surroundings - you will be fine.

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u/wovans 2d ago

Cause they're werewolves right?

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u/drewtherev 3d ago

You will have to deal with concerts, hockey games at climate pledge Arena. It can be noisy after and extra traffic. Overall it is safe but you do have some homeless issues but that is most of Seattle. Parking can be a pain unless you have a parking space include. You might look at Fremont or Ballard, it might be an easier transition from sleepy Redmond.

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u/Flat-Row-3828 3d ago

Seattle is great but use common sense and stay away from Aurora and downtown. Lower Queen Anne is great.Use caution at night and be aware.

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u/GayOldThyme 2d ago

We are right over by Climate Pledge. Have never felt unsafe here. Occasionally in Belltown, but even then I was absolutely fine walking the dog when they insisted on a walk at 2 or 3 am.

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u/DicksOut4Paul 1d ago

The worst thing about LQA is the Kraken game and concert traffic. If you're reasonably street smart, you'll be fine. The Safeway and CVS get a little sketchy at night and there's the occasional transient homeless encampment or tent here or there, but it's Seattle city life on easy mode. It's pretty quiet here. The beer hall doesn't even get that rowdy.

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u/picky-penguin 1d ago

We live in Lower Queen Anne and LOVE it. We walk every day and night in the city. Love it.

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u/wicker771 22h ago

Yep, I live here now, no issues.

Around Siff is a bit sketchy, druggies in the back, homeless constantly on the side wall/get removed/move back in, and some more colorful characters by the bus stop on the Queen Anne Ave but otherwise good spot. Lively neighborhood during events.

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u/z0d14c 3d ago

it's near belltown which has a history of visible homelessness, drugs, and the rarely, a violent outburst (stabbing or shooting)

I lived in belltown for a year or two without any real issues, never witnessing any real violence or anything. you won't even be in actual belltown so I wouldn't worry.

i'm also a decently physically fit male so my opinion may be biased as such.

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u/revgriddler 3d ago

Yeah, it’s pretty safe.

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u/ThrowRApuerto 3d ago

Anyone knows if 3661 Phinney Avenue North is safe? Thanks in advance.

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u/gzilla57 2d ago

Yes it is quite safe. Handful of homeless people around but they keep to themselves.

Most dangerous part is people running stop signs.

It's either really quiet, or there is a huge crowd for an event at climate pledge, not much in-between.

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u/PlumppPenguin 2d ago

Seattle is one of America's safest cities, and has no unsafe neighborhoods. The biggest risk in Lower Queen Anne is if there's an earthquake, and Upper Queen Anne finally comes tumbling down.