What actions can be taken to mitigate this?Should we flood the council meetings? What can we do besides sit back and feel helpless?
District Crime Data at a Glance
2023 Year-to-Date Crime Comparison*
As of May 12, 2023
The statistics below reflect the data entered into MPD's records management system (Cobalt) as of 12 am on the date above. The homicide numbers are based on numbers submitted by the Homicide Branch.
Offense 2022 2023 Percent Change
Homicide 72 78 8%
Sex Abuse 42 62 48%
Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon 485 489 1%
Robbery 821 948 15%
Violent Crime - Total 1,420 1,577 11%
Burglary 381 346 -9%
Motor Vehicle Theft 1,155 2,448 112%
Theft from Auto 2,599 2,784 7%
Theft (Other) 3,418 4,247 24%
Arson 2 8 300%
Property Crime - Total 7,555 9,833 30%
All Crime - Total 8,975 11,410 27%
2022 Year End Crime Data*
Year-end 2022 data accurate as of January 1, 2023.
Offense 2021 2022 Percent Change
Homicide 226 203 -10%
Sex Abuse 181 158 -13%
Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon 1,665 1,387 -17%
Robbery 2,046 2,082 2%
Violent Crime - Total 4,118 3,830 -7%
Burglary 1,173 1,050 -10%
Motor Vehicle Theft 3,493 3,761 8%
Theft from Auto 8,688 7,825 -10%
Theft (Other) 10,905 10,832 -1%
Arson 4 4 0%
Property Crime - Total 24,263 23,472 -3%
All Crime - Total 28,381 27,302 -4%
https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/district-crime-data-glance