Is Washington safe? Crime rates for Washington, DC
How Washington's reported crime compares with District of Columbia and the whole country.
Violent crime
2.3× the US rate
Offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025.
Property crime
2.0× the US rate
Offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Washington Police Department (ORI DCMPD0000). Individual streets vary. Use the street check on each listing for a block-level look.