Washington, DC Crime Rate
55
Safety Score
D
Below Average Safety
6,502
Violent Crimes
925.9 per 100k residents
25,197
Property Crimes
3588.0 per 100k residents
31,699
Total Incidents
4513.9 per 100k residents
55/100
Safety Score
Grade: D
Is Washington Safe?
Washington has a safety score of 55/100, which is below average. The city reported 6,502 violent crimes and 25,197 property crimes according to the latest FBI data.
With a violent crime rate of 925.9 per 100,000 residents, Washington is above the national average of 380 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington's crime rate?
Washington has a total crime rate of 4513.9 per 100,000 residents, with 925.9 violent crimes and 3588.0 property crimes per 100k.
How does Washington's crime rate compare to the national average?
The violent crime rate is above the US average of 380 per 100k. Property crime is above the national average of 2,000 per 100k.
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