District of Columbia Crime Statistics
46 years of data (1979–2024)
Key Insights
- →District of Columbia ranks #1 out of 51 states for violent crime rate (1005.5 per 100K).
- →Violent crime decreased 11.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- →1 cities report crime data. Safest: Washington (925.9/100K). Most dangerous: Washington (925.9/100K).
- →179 murders in 2024 — a rate of 25.5 per 100K residents.
- →Since 1979, District of Columbia's violent crime rate has changed by -37%.
Violent Crime Rate
1005.5
-11.9% YoY
Murder Rate
25.5
179 total
Property Crime Rate
3693.4
25,937 total
Population
702,250
2024
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 7,061
Murder179
Rape243
Robbery3,381
Aggravated Assault3,258
Property Crime: 25,937
Burglary1,673
Larceny-Theft18,736
Motor Vehicle Theft5,528
Violent Crime Rate Trend
Homicide Rate Trend
Violent Crime Breakdown (2024)
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 925.9 | 702,250 |
Safest Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 925.9 | 702,250 |
Crime Velocity — Which Cities Are Changing Fastest
Fastest Worsening
Velocity scores measure the direction and speed of crime changes. Negative = improving, positive = worsening. Full methodology →
Hate Crimes in District of Columbia
196 incidents reported
Top bias motivations: Sexual Orientation (29)
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Arrest Demographics (National)
The FBI publishes state-level total arrest counts but does not break down arrest demographics by race at the state level in the same detail as national data. For national arrest demographic patterns, see our dedicated pages:
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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.