Crime in Bellevue drops again in 2025

Published February 25 2026

Bellevue Police annual crime report released

The city of Bellevue experienced a significant drop in overall reported crime and property crimes according to the Bellevue Police Department's year-end report for 2025.

Bellevue Police reported overall crimes for the city declined 27% (5,698 crimes) when compared with 2024 (7,828 crimes). Additionally, property crimes (robbery, theft, vandalism, burglary, etc.) dropped by an unprecedented 33% (4,412 crimes) for 2025 compared with the previous calendar year (6,546 crimes).

The department used data collected by the BPD Crime Analysis Unit to provide officers the ability to implement targeted and focused anti-crime strategies-based on what Chief Wendell Shirley calls the P.I.E philosophy: Prevention, Intervention, Enforcement-to help reduce property crimes last year. Property thefts continued to be the most reported crime in Bellevue for 2025, with shoplifting, theft (other), and theft from a motor vehicle being the top three.

"Bellevue continues to be a safe place to live, work and visit because of this department's dedication and commitment to keep the community safe and the strong partnerships we share with our residents and local businesses," Shirley noted. "This collaboration will continue into 2026, as the department will listen to community concerns, such as traffic enforcement, and hold individuals accountable for their actions."

Crimes specifically addressed with targeted emphasis in 2025 by Bellevue Police, based on incident trends tracked throughout the year, included reckless driving, street racing, retail theft and more. Further detail is available on the Bellevue Beat Blog.