In 2004, Washington, DC had a high crime rate, with a violent crime rate of 49.5 compared to the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Washington, DC were more likely to experience acts of violence, such as assault and murder, than the average American. Additionally, the property crime rate in Washington, DC was 59.5, significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. The high crime rates in Washington, DC made it a dangerous and volatile city during this time period.
Overall, the crime rates in Washington, DC were well above the national average, making it a concerning place to live or visit. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington (zip 20004) violent crime is 49.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington (zip 20004) property crime is 59.5. (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 Mount Rainier, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mount Rainier, District of Columbia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.