Washington, DC has a significantly higher rate of violent crime than the national average. According to recent reports, its violent crime rate is 56.2, which is nearly two and half times higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Washington, DC stands at 63.9 compared to the US average of 35.4, meaning it has almost double the national property crime rate. The facts make it clear that Washington, DC has a troubling level of violence and criminal activity that must be addressed in order to improve public safety for all those living in or visiting the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington violent crime is 56.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington property crime is 63.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.