At our April 2026 community meeting, Captain Marc Garth-Green of SPD's West Precinct shared the following data for Magnolia:

• 177 burglaries reported in the past 12 months

• 8 arrests made in connection with those burglaries

• SPD is following up on how many cases were referred for charges — we will share that information when available

These numbers reflect a challenge that many Magnolia residents and business owners have experienced firsthand. They also underscore why community connection, timely reporting, and programs like Block Watch matter.

Magnolia is served by SPD's West Precinct, which covers a large area including Queen Anne, Interbay, Belltown, Downtown, Pioneer Square, and SODO. Because of this wide coverage area, community reporting helps SPD identify patterns and prioritize patrols in specific neighborhoods like ours.

As we've heard consistently from speakers at our recent community meetings: the best thing neighbors can do to keep each other safe is to get to know each other.

Looped In Looped In is Magnolia’s neighborhood connection network. It is a simpler, more private way for neighbors to look out for one another. The idea is straightforward: when neighbors know each other and can reach each other quickly, the whole neighborhood becomes more resilient, during an emergency, a power outage, or just an ordinary day.

Think of all of Magnolia as one big, connected neighborhood. Looped In organizes that connection into small Loops — groups of about 8–10 households who share contact info in whatever way works for them. Each hub has a Loop Leader who holds the list and stays connected to the wider network.

What makes Looped In different is that your information stays close to home. You're connected to your immediate neighbors and, through your Loop Leader, to the broader Magnolia network but your contact details never go into a city or police database.

Just one person, the Magnolia Captain, serves as the network's single point of contact with SPD. That means most neighbors are two steps removed from any police connection, and your hub's list never leaves your hands.

Starting a Loop is easy, and it doesn't have to start big. A handful of households is enough to get going.

1. Reach out to a few neighbors to gauge interest. Don't worry if it starts small; loops tend to grow over time.

2. Gather everyone's contact info in whatever format works for your group (a group text, an email list, even a paper list on the fridge.)

3. Pick a Loop Leader, just one neighbor willing to hold the list and pass along the occasional update.

4. Your Loop Leader fills out our form to connect your Loop to the Magnolia Looped In network. They share only their own contact info. Your neighbors' information stays within your Loop.

5. That's it. Your Loop Leader will receive neighborhood-wide updates (outages, safety alerts, bridge closures) and pass them along when they matter.

Already have a block or group that stays in touch? You're most of the way there. Have one person fill out this form as your Loop Leader to connect with the wider network.

In May 2026, the Magnolia Community Council hosted a community conversation with the Seattle City Attorney's Office and King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to help residents better understand what happens after an arrest is made.

One of the key messages from both offices was that community reporting and documentation play an important role in helping investigators and prosecutors build strong cases.

What Residents Can Do

If you experience or witness a crime:

• Report it promptly to law enforcement.

• Save and share photos, video, or other evidence.

• Provide written repair or replacement estimates when property damage or theft occurs.

• Keep your incident number for future reference.

• Respond to follow-up requests from investigators.

Detailed documentation can help law enforcement identify patterns, connect cases, and support prosecution decisions.

Learn More

View the meeting recap, and additional resources from MCC's May 2026 community discussion:

➡️ May 2026 Public Safety & Accountability Meeting Recap

Reporting Crime

• Call 911 for any emergency — crime in progress, danger to life or property, domestic violence, or medical emergency

• Non-emergency line: 206-625-5011 for past crimes and non-urgent situations

• Online reporting‍ for theft, burglary, fraud, property damage, and more

Stay Informed

• SPD Crime Dashboard — view recent crime reports and trends by neighborhood

• Calls for Service Map— near real-time display of police responses in the last 24 hours

• SPD Crime Prevention Tips — videos and downloadable guides on burglary, car prowl, package theft, and more

Register & Connect

• Connect Seattle— register your home security camera with SPD so investigators can contact you if there's an incident nearby

• Smart 911— provide first responders with key information about your household in advance so they can help you faster in an emergency

• Find It / Fix It App — report non-emergency issues like graffiti, illegal dumping, and concerns related to unsheltered neighbors

Seattle Night Out — August 4, 2026 Seattle Night Out is an annual event that brings neighbors together to build community connections and heighten crime prevention awareness. This year it falls on Tuesday, August 4. Learn how to organize your block at SPD's Night Out page.

SPD Criminal Trespass Program Retail and commercial businesses can work with SPD to address crime on their property. Contact the West Precinct to get started: WPrecinctTrespassProgram@seattle.gov

Free Security Assessment SPD offers free walk-through assessments to help businesses identify vulnerabilities and get recommendations for improvements. Contact the West Precinct Crime Prevention unit to schedule one: barbara.biondo@seattle.gov

Office of Economic Development — Back to Business Reimbursement is available for storefront repairs and security upgrades. Learn more

April 2026 — Neighborhood Safety & Block Watch Speakers: Captain Marc Garth-Green and Crime Prevention Coordinator Barb Biondo, SPD West Precinct Topics covered: Patrol coverage in Magnolia, burglary trends, Block Watch program, business security resources, and SPD's real-time crime tools Watch the recording here

Coming Soon!

May 2026 — After the Arrest: Understanding Seattle's Legal System Speakers: Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans and King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion Topics covered: How cases are handled after an arrest, City vs. County jurisdiction, prosecution priorities, and what residents can expect from the process