The District of Columbia, DC County, is unfortunately known for its high rates of crime. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in this area is at 64.5, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. In addition, the property crime rate in District of Columbia is also high at 74.5, compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. The context of these statistics is important to consider when looking at the overall crime situation in the District of Columbia. Despite efforts to reduce crime, it remains a major issue in this area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
District of Columbia County violent crime is 64.5. (The US average is 22.7)
District of Columbia County property crime is 74.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of District of Columbia, District of Columbia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Virginia Beach, District of Columbia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.