In 20005, Washington, DC experienced high levels of crime, particularly in the form of violent and property crimes. According to background information, the rate of violent crime in this area was measured at 61.5, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This paints a troubling picture of the safety and security of the city during this time period. Additionally, property crime, which includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and arson, was also significantly higher in Washington, DC with a rate of 70.3 compared to the national average of 35.4. This suggests that residents and visitors alike were at a higher risk of becoming victims of crime in 20005. The prevalence of crime in this area likely had a negative impact on the community and called for increased efforts from law enforcement to combat and prevent these offenses.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington (zip 20005) violent crime is 61.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington (zip 20005) property crime is 70.3. (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 Takoma Park, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Takoma Park, District of Columbia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.