Seattle is a fairly safe city. You should have no problems walking out and about at night, although staying in bright areas at this time is never a bad idea, and walking in Rainier Valley, the Central District, Delridge, White Center, Pioneer Square, and Seattle Center at all after hours is not advisable. The downtown area is a lot safer than that of most other U.S. cities.
Auto theft is a problem in the city. Never leave valuables in a visible place, and always lock your car doors. Another possible problem is that drivers in Seattle are typically nice but impatient because of the amount of traffic, but as long as you're careful as a pedestrian, there is not a high risk of getting hit. Cyclists should be extra wary of traffic and parked car doors, especially downtown.
Similarly, motorcyclists should be warned that the city has unpredictable weather for a large portion of the year. Motorcycling is thus not as common as in other states. Drivers exhibit an alarming obliviousness to motorcycles, and riders should take care to stay well out of a car's blind spot and preferably ahead of, rather than behind, any car.
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