Washington, DC is known for its crime rate. It has one of the highest levels of violent and property crime rates in the country. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Washington, DC is 77.9 per 100,000 people, which is more than 3 times higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Washington, DC is 81.3 per 100,000 people, more than double the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Washington are more likely to experience a criminal incident compared to other parts of the United States. Therefore, it is important for residents to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions when out and about in Washington DC.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington (zip 20020) violent crime is 77.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington (zip 20020) property crime is 81.3. (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 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.