Crime & Safety in Washington, DC

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

Washington has a violent crime rate of 936 per 100,000 residents, 146% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 432.2 per 100,000, robbery at 442.7, rape at 35.6. The murder rate is 25.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,628 per 100,000, 85% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,619, burglary at 243, vehicle theft at 766 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 Violent936.3/100K
146% above US avg
Murder25.8/100K
309% above US avg
Rape35.6/100K
Robbery442.7/100K
Assault432.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,627.9/100K
85% above US avg
Burglary243.2/100K
Theft2,618.9/100K
Vehicle Theft765.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)28

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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