WashingtonDistrict of Columbia
cityWashington, D.C. — capital of the United States. Patrolled by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Population 678,972Data range 2008-03-27 → 2026-06-16Source Metropolitan Police Department of the District of ColumbiaUpdated 2026-06-17
Incidents
4,561
in the active snapshot
Arrests
0
0.0% of total
Severe
618
13.5% of total
Reports
0
0.0% of total
Peak hour
15:00
309 incidents
Overnight 22-06
904
19.8% of total
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Category breakdown
Property85.9%
Violent13.5%
Other0.6%
Hour-of-day pattern
0003060912151821
Top incident types
THEFT/OTHER
2,490THEFT F/AUTO
769MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
492ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON
315ROBBERY
275BURGLARY
164HOMICIDE
28SEX ABUSE
27ARSON
1Hotspot addresses12
3100 - 3299 BLOCK OF 14TH STREET NW
652600 - 2649 BLOCK OF CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW
451737 - 1776 BLOCK OF COLUMBIA ROAD NW
403200 - 3275 BLOCK OF M STREET NW
371700 - 1789 BLOCK OF CORCORAN STREET NW
362721 - 2899 BLOCK OF MARION BARRY AVENUE SE
321100 - 1199 BLOCK OF NEW YORK AVENUE NW
321000 - 1099 BLOCK OF F STREET NW
283800 - 3899 BLOCK OF GEORGIA AVENUE NW
28300 - 499 BLOCK OF 40TH STREET NE
263319 - 3499 BLOCK OF CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW
255900 - 5999 BLOCK OF GEORGIA AVENUE NW
24Recent activity10
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON
HALF STREET SW AND N STREET SW
01:45
06-16
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
1200 - 1299 BLOCK OF SIMMS PLACE NE
01:30
06-16
ROBBERY
300 - 399 BLOCK OF FRANKLIN STREET NE
01:24
06-16
THEFT/OTHER
1600 - 1699 BLOCK OF P STREET NW
00:05
06-16
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
500 - 699 BLOCK OF JEFFERSON STREET NW
23:01
06-15
THEFT F/AUTO
1 - 99 BLOCK OF FARRAGUT PLACE NW
22:48
06-15
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
1712 - 1731 BLOCK OF 22ND STREET SE
22:24
06-15
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
3200 - 3299 BLOCK OF CHESAPEAKE STREET NW
22:08
06-15
THEFT/OTHER
4200 - 4399 BLOCK OF 7TH STREET SE
22:05
06-15
THEFT/OTHER
1737 - 1776 BLOCK OF COLUMBIA ROAD NW
22:02
06-15
FBI UCR context (2022) — District of Columbia
State-level annual rates from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Independent of our calls-for-service data; included for context.
Violent crime
966
per 100k residents
Property crime
4123
per 100k residents
Homicide
30.22
per 100k residents
Annual homicides
203
absolute count, 2022
About this page
This page tracks 4,561 calls-for-service recorded in Washington, District of Columbia during the active data snapshot (2008-03-27 → 2026-06-16). The largest single category is property, accounting for about 86% of all dispatches. theft/other is the most common specific type.
Officers logged an arrest in 0.0% of these dispatches, with a written report filed in 0.0%. The remainder were resolved as routine matters, referrals, or with no further action needed. Activity peaks around 15:00; the most-recurring single address is 3100 - 3299 BLOCK OF 14TH STREET NW.
Calls-for-service like these are dispatch records, not adjudicated outcomes. Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia remains the system of record. If you need to verify a specific case, contact the originating agency directly. Data on this page refreshes automatically each time we re-ingest the upstream feed.
Frequently asked questions
What does this Washington crime map show?
It shows 4,561 public-safety calls-for-service recorded by Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia in Washington. Each call records that an officer was dispatched to a location — not that a crime was confirmed.
Are these confirmed crimes?
No. A call-for-service is a dispatch record. Many calls resolve as unfounded, civil matters, or routine community contact. Only an investigation and prosecution determines whether a crime occurred.
When is Washington busiest for police calls?
In the current snapshot, the busiest hour is around 15:00 with 309 dispatches recorded in that hour. The 22:00–06:00 overnight window accounts for 904 calls.
What types of incidents are most common in Washington?
In the current snapshot the three most frequent types are theft/other, theft f/auto, motor vehicle theft. These are not necessarily the most serious — most calls are service or traffic-related, and our category bar lets you filter by violent, property, medical, traffic, disorder, drugs, suspicious, or service.
How often is the data updated?
Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia refreshes its public file daily. We re-ingest each refresh and republish here within minutes.
Where does the data come from?
Directly from the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia's public open-data feed. Data: D.C. Open Data (Metropolitan Police Department). Original feed: https://maps2.dcgis.dc.gov/dcgis/rest/services/FEEDS/MPD/MapServer/39.
Does this map show names of people involved?
No. Even if the upstream feed includes names, we strip them on ingest and never display them. We never republish booking photos. If you need verified record information, contact the originating agency.
Is Washington a safe place to live?
That question depends on far more than dispatch counts — neighbourhoods within the same city can vary widely, and call volume reflects police activity as much as underlying conditions. Use this map as one signal among many, alongside District of Columbia and statewide statistics, local news, and direct agency contact. We do not characterise places as "safe" or "dangerous".
Can I get an alert when a call happens at my address?
Saved-address alerts are coming with our Pro plan. Until then, this page will always update automatically when the upstream feed refreshes.
How do I request a correction or removal?
Use our correction request page. The originating agency remains the system of record — if the agency corrects or suppresses a record at the source, our next ingestion reflects the change automatically.
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