In 2016, Washington, DC experienced a higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to
, the city's violent crime rate was 41.4, which is almost double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime in Washington, DC was also higher than the national average at 48, compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics indicate that crime was a significant issue in Washington, DC in 2016, causing concern and fear among residents and visitors alike.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington (zip 20016) violent crime is 41.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington (zip 20016) property crime is 48.0. (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.