As of December 07, 2024 there have been 180 Homicides in DC, a decrease of 29% from the same time period in 2023 (253). Meanwhile, Motor Vehicle Thefts are down 25% (4,818 vs 6,459) so far this year compared to 2023. Assault with a dangerous weapon (958) is down 28% from the same period in 2023. Theft (12186) has decreased 3% so far in 2024 (vs. 2023) while "Theft from Auto" is down 14% (6,240 vs. 7,290). Robbery numbers (1995) are down 39% from 2023 and Burglary has decreased 8% (948 vs. 1027).

Historical DC Crime Totals (2013-2023)

Offense20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Homicide104105160136116160164195224200272
Motor Vehicle Theft2,6673,1202,9052,6912,4092,3992,1863,2583,4773,7396,799
Assault w/Dangerous Weapon2,3972,4762,3922,2681,8481,6701,5711,6321,6601,3811,398
Theft/Other12,89214,63214,24514,55614,49614,20415,57010,92710,89510,77413,286
Theft from Auto10,18111,33911,29812,16710,27511,63810,7318,2768,6647,7927,741
Robbery3,9873,2803,3462,9802,1772,0272,2331,9972,0342,0803,459
Burglary3,3583,1852,5412,1231,5321,4171,2751,4411,1741,0501,087

DC Motor Vehicle Theft Data to Date (2024)

4,818 incidents of Motor Vehicle Theft in 2024 - Top 5 Neighborhoods


Rank Neighborhood Incidents % of Total
1 Union Station, Stanton Park, Kingman Park 418 8%
2 Ivy City, Arboretum, Trinidad, Carver Langston 358 7%
3 Edgewood, Bloomingdale, Truxton Circle, Eckington 314 6%
4 Columbia Heights, Mt. Pleasant, Pleasant Plains, Park View 295 6%
5 Congress Heights, Bellevue, Washington Highlands 257 5%
* Data references "Neighborhood Clusters" that have been used for community planning for many years. / The District of Columbia does not have official neighborhood boundaries.

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