Crimes in Bellevue continue to drop in mid-year crime analysis

The Bellevue Police Department announced overall crime in the city for the first half of the year continued its downward trend compared to last year – matching regional trends throughout the Puget Sound area.  

Using crime data provided by the agency’s Crime Analysis Unit, the department’s mid-year analysis found that overall crimes in Bellevue are down 25%, with 2,991 incidents occurring this year compared to 4,009 in 2024. Additionally, property crimes – incidents such as robbery, burglaries, thefts, and fraud – are down 31% (2,333 cases in 2025 vs. 3,397 cases in 2024) and society crimes – incidents like drug violations and weapons violations – are down 11% (96 cases in 2025 vs. 108 cases in 2024). Persons crimes – incidents involving assault or violation of protection orders, for instance – saw a 12% increase (562 cases in 2025 vs. 504 cases in 2024). This was related to an increase in domestic violence incidents and individuals violating protection orders across the city.  

“No city is immune to crime, not even Bellevue. But in Bellevue, we prioritize strong partnerships and trust built between community members, the city’s business community, and our officers. These relationships help Bellevue Police solve crimes quickly and hold individuals accountable for threatening the safety of this community,” said Wendell Shirley, Bellevue Police Chief.  

The definitions of crimes above – Persons Crimes, Property Crimes, Society Crimes – are categorized by the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) tracking system for crimes across the United States. The data provided in this blog post is publicly available and can be found on the Bellevue Police Department’s public transparency dashboard located on the department’s city website.  

The Bellevue Police Department is committed to deploying strategies to hold criminals accountable for threatening Bellevue’s safe and welcoming reputation. Bellevue Police urges any community member or visitor to always stay vigilant and practice simple preventative measures to protect themselves from being a victim. And any community member should contact law enforcement if they see something suspicious or feel like their safety or the community’s well-being may be at risk.