In 2002, Washington, DC experienced a high level of crime, particularly in terms of violent and property crimes. According to background information, the city's violent crime rate was at 68.6, significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that Washington, DC was facing a serious problem with violent crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. The city also had a property crime rate of 74.8, which was more than double the national average of 35.4. This included crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This high level of crime not only put residents at risk, but also had a negative impact on the city's overall safety and well-being. Measures would need to be taken to address and decrease these crime rates in order to improve the quality of life for those living in Washington, DC.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington (zip 20002) violent crime is 68.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington (zip 20002) property crime is 74.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Washington, District of Columbia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bowie, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bowie, District of Columbia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.