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Crime & Safety in Washington, DC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Washington has a violent crime rate of 977 per 100,000 residents, 157% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 570.9 per 100,000, robbery at 334.3, rape at 48.5. The murder rate is 23.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,246 per 100,000, 117% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,660, burglary at 261, vehicle theft at 326 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 28 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Washington receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Washington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent977.1/100K
157% above US avg
Murder23.5/100K
273% above US avg
Rape48.5/100K
Robbery334.3/100K
Assault570.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,245.8/100K
117% above US avg
Burglary260.7/100K
Theft3,659.5/100K
Vehicle Theft325.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)28

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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