dropped in crime rate by 8% for the first ten months of 2006. Auto thefts and thefts in general had decreased with robbery and gang activity still highly reported. Economy There are many different areas to purchase food within the neighborhood, with many small delis, bakeries and restaurants. References External links Seattle City Clerk's Neighborhood Map Atlas — Rainier Valley Rainier Valley through the years, 88 historic Rainier Valley photos from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer