Like Many U.S. Cities, Seattle Struggles With Crime And Homelessness During Pandemic Era

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 12: Kevin Dahlgren comforts Andrea Suarez after her car was burglarized on March 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. Suarez's non-profit, We Heart Seattle, was staging a trash clean-up at a homeless encampment when the incident happened. According to a recent report commissioned by Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis, the COVID-19 pandemic put undue pressure on the city's shelter system and delayed funds for new housing, leading to an increase in homelessness. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)