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Washington DC Crime Statistics and Rates Report

Washington, District of Columbia crime statistics indicate a total downward trend in crime based on data from 26 years when violent crime was decreasing and property crime was decreasing.

Based on this report, the crime rate in Washington, District of Columbia for 2026 is expected to be lower than in 2025 when the state violent crime rate was higher than the national violent crime rate average by 145.1% and the state property crime rate was higher than the national property crime rate average by 104.08%.

Property and Violent Crime

District of Columbia Property Crime
District of Columbia Violent Crime
Summary
2025 Crime (Actual Data)Incidents
Aggravated Assault2,883
Arson3
Burglary1,343
Larceny and Theft15,710
Motor Vehicle Theft4,674
Murder and Manslaughter116
Rape164
Robbery2,407
Crime Rate (Total Incidents)27,297
Property Crime21,727
Violent Crime5,570

State versus National Crime Comparison

District of Columbia Property Crime vs. National Comparison
District of Columbia Violent Crime vs. National Comparison
Arson numbers are reported inconsistently. Zero values may indicate the data was not available. The FBI cautions the data users against comparing yearly statistical data solely on the basis of their population coverage. The comparisons made herein are thus, only meaningful upon further examination of all variables that affect crime in each reported city, state or other reported jurisdicition.

District of Columbia crime rates by city

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