Property crimes see dramatic 31 percent decline as city maintains reputation for safety and economic stability

Bellevue’s business community received encouraging news this week as the city’s Police Department released mid-year crime statistics showing a significant 25 percent overall decline in criminal activity compared to the same period in 2024. The data underscores Bellevue’s continued appeal as a premier destination for businesses and residents in the competitive Puget Sound market.

The numbers paint a compelling picture for the city’s economic prospects. With total incidents dropping from 4,009 to 2,991 year-over-year, Bellevue is demonstrating the kind of stability that attracts corporate investment and supports retail operations. Most notably for the business sector, property cri

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