The year 2017 in Washington, DC was marked by a significant rise in violent and property crime rates. According to
, the city's violent crime rate was at a staggering 63.7, which is almost three times higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that Washington, DC had a much higher incidence of crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery compared to other cities in the United States. The property crime rate was also above the national average at 70.4, indicating a high number of thefts, burglaries, and other property-related offenses. These alarming statistics highlight the serious issue of crime in Washington, DC and the need for effective measures to address and reduce it. As a resident of the city, it is concerning to see the impact of crime on the community and the urgent need for action to improve safety and security for all.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington (zip 20017) violent crime is 63.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington (zip 20017) property crime is 70.4. (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 Hyattsville, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hyattsville, District of Columbia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.