Zip 20036 (Washington, DC) Crime

Washington, DC is a bustling city with many attractions, but it also has higher than average crime rates. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in 20036 Washington, DC is 55.1 which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in 20036 Washington, DC is 64.7, which is also much higher than the US average of 35.4. Therefore, it's important for residents of this area to be aware and take precautions to ensure their safety and security when out and about in their community or city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Washington (zip 20036) violent crime is 55.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Washington (zip 20036) property crime is 64.7. (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 Chevy Chase Village, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Chevy Chase Village, District of Columbia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Washington, DC Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	1507.7	41.8	43.9	621.1	801	5765.5	829.5	3782.3	1153.7
2001	1736.2	40.6	32.9	689	973.7	5965.7	876	3748.4	1341.3
2002	1595.9	46.2	45.9	653.5	850.2	6172.4	905.1	3661.4	1605.9
2003	1568.9	44	48.5	680.9	795.5	5605.6	828.9	3081.7	1694.9
2004	1325.3	35.8	39.4	552.3	697.9	4667.4	712.3	2485.2	1469.9
2005	1401.6	35.4	30	636.1	700.1	4577.5	648.7	2572.5	1356.4
2006	1445.8	29.1	31.3	619.7	765.7	4473.5	657.9	2602.1	1213.5
2007	1347	30.8	32.6	677.4	606.2	4711.8	666.3	2800.7	1244.8
2008	1374.5	31.4	31.4	701.9	609.8	4859.3	638.9	3174.4	1046.1
2009	1265.1	23.8	25	666.7	549.5	4503.7	616.4	3003.7	883.7
2010	1241.1	21.9	30.6	650.5	538.1	4510	702	2999.7	808.3
2011	1130.3	17.5	27.8	607.8	477.2	4581.3	622.8	3256.3	702.1
2012	1177.9	13.9	37.3	589.1	537.5	4628	556.5	3510.2	561.3
2013	1219	15.9	60.8	566.2	576.1	4574.1	512.6	3574.6	486.8
2014	1185.3	15.9	71.3	490.4	607.7	5012.5	525.6	3928	559
2015	1202.6	24.1	73.5	506.4	598.6	4516.2	442	3599.1	475.1
2016	1132	20.3	77.4	462.3	572.1	4648	346.5	3876	425.6
2017	948.7	16.7	63.8	338.8	529.4	4156.2	260.5	3529	366.7
2018	941.4	22.8	63.3	307.1	548.2	4269.7	254.3	3652.6	362.9
2019	977.1	23.5	48.5	334.3	570.9	4245.8	260.7	3659.5	325.6

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Washington, DC	977.1	4,245.8	693,972	1	2019
Chevy Chase Village, MD	0.0	1,929.6	2,180	5	2019
Mount Rainier, MD	405.3	3,131.5	8,758	5	2019
Brentwood, MD	429.3	1,459.6	3,205	5	2019
Cottage City, MD	146.7	1,907.6	1,147	5	2019
Takoma Park, MD	396.8	2,285.8	17,933	5	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Chevy Chase Village, MD	0	1,929.6	2,180	5	2019
Mount Rainier, MD	405.3	3,131.5	8,758	5	2019
Brentwood, MD	429.3	1,459.6	3,205	5	2019
Cottage City, MD	146.7	1,907.6	1,147	5	2019
North Brentwood, MD	212.3	3,821.7	482	6	2008
Colmar Manor, MD	408.7	2,861.0	1,474	6	2019

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