Washington, DC crime rates — Year to date
- As of date: August 15, 2025 (per MPD)
- Population used for rate calculations: 702,250 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024 estimate)
- Method: Rates = (YTD count ÷ 702,250) × 100,000; rounded to one decimal. These are YTD rates (not annualized) and use MPD DC Code offense definitions (not FBI NIBRS totals).
Citywide rates per 100,000 (YTD)
- All reported crime: 15,996 → 2,279 per 100k
- Violent crime (total): 1,599 → 228 per 100k
- Property crime (total): 14,397 → 2,053 per 100k
Offense breakdown (counts → rate per 100,000)
- Homicide: 101 → 14.4
- Sex Abuse: 55 → 7.8
- Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon: 541 → 77.0
- Robbery: 902 → 128.5
- Burglary: 449 → 64.0
- Motor Vehicle Theft: 2,944 → 419.5
- Theft from Auto: 3,810 → 542.9
- Theft (Other): 7,190 → 1,024.0
- Arson: 4 → 0.6
Sources
- MPD — District Crime Data at a Glance (2025 YTD as of Aug 15, 2025): https://mpdc.dc.gov/dailycrime
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — District of Columbia (Population estimate 702,250, July 1, 2024): https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/DC/PST040224
Notes: MPD figures are preliminary and may change due to updates in classification or case status. For annualized rates, project based on YTD pace or use finalized year‑end data.