Crime Safety Grade

Washington, DC Crime Rate

Lower crime than 58% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 65+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

Is Washington Safe?

With an overall crime index of 105, Washington has a 5% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 229. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Georgetown University earning an A+ grade while Historic Anacostia rates D-.

Crime Index Comparison

Washington

105

District of Columbia Avg

National Avg

100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index

105

5% above average

Violent Crime

109

9% above average

Property Crime

109

9% above average

Safe Areas

69%

Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Washington

1 in 229

Property crime: 1 in 229

Where Is It Safe in Washington?

Safest Neighborhoods

Georgetown University

Median income: $154,464

A+ 2

Spring Valley

Median income: $260,451

A+ 3

Palisades / Wesley Heights / Foxhall Crescent / Foxhall Village / Georgetown Reservoir

Median income: $195,581

A 4

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Median income: $218,125

A 5

Woodley Park

Median income: $143,036

A 6

Georgetown

Median income: $183,461

A 7

Burleith / Hillandale

Median income: $176,947

A 8

Hawthorne / Barnaby Woods / Chevy Chase

Median income: $182,420

A 9

Friendship Heights / American University Park / Tenleytown

Median income: $178,032

A 10

Glover-Archbold Park

Median income: $154,823

Areas with Higher Crime

Historic Anacostia

D- 2

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

D 3

Woodland / Fort Stanton / Garfield Heights / Knox Hill

D 4

Saint Elizabeths

D 5

Sheridan / Barry Farm / Buena Vista

D+ 6

Mayfair / Central Northeast

D+ 7

Congress Heights / Bellevue / Washington Highlands

D+ 8

Eastland Gardens / Kenilworth

D+ 9

Anacostia Park

D+ 10

Douglass / Shipley Terrace

C-

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Washington Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk

Vehicle Theft · 23% above avg

Lowest Risk

Burglary · 15% below avg

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs District of Columbia
Murder Violent	107	▲ 7%	▲ 40%
Assault Violent	119	▲ 19%	▲ 43%
Robbery Violent	100	▼ 0%	▲ 42%
Burglary Property	85	▼ 15%	▲ 17%
Larceny / Theft Property	120	▲ 20%	▲ 25%
Vehicle Theft Property	123	▲ 23%	▲ 10%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Washington Neighborhoods

#	Neighborhood	Grade	Crime Index	Median Income
1	Spring Valley	A+	8	$260,451
2	Georgetown University	A+	9	$154,464
3	Palisades / Wesley Heights / Foxhall Crescent / Foxhall Village / Georgetown Reservoir	A	40	$195,581
4	Theodore Roosevelt Island	A	87	$218,125
5	Woodley Park	A	56	$143,036
6	Georgetown	A	78	$183,461
7	Burleith / Hillandale	A	52	$176,947
8	Hawthorne / Barnaby Woods / Chevy Chase	A	48	$182,420
9	Friendship Heights / American University Park / Tenleytown	A	41	$178,032
10	Glover-Archbold Park	A	67	$154,823
11	Glover Park	A	80	$111,483
12	Cleveland Park	A	75	$137,186
13	Kalorama	A	88	$140,316
14	Cathedral / McLean Gardens	A	82	$133,000
15	Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway	A	94	$122,460
16	National Mall / West Potomac Park	A	107	$119,990
17	North Cleveland Park / Forest Hills / Van Ness	A	67	$136,350
18	National Zoo	A	87	$111,449
19	Observatory Circle / Woodland Normanstone	A	108	$157,377
20	Foggy Bottom / West End / GWU	A	106	$104,262
21	Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling	A-	69	$76,040
22	Colonial Village / Shepherd Park / North Portal Estates	A-	26	$178,756
23	Capitol Hill / Lincoln Park	A-	93	$155,999
24	The Catholic University of America	A-	91	$61,618
25	Adams Morgan	A-	102	$115,572
26	Dupont Circle / Connecticut Avenue / K Street	A-	119	$117,154
27	Rock Creek Park	A-	74	$138,058
28	Mount Pleasant	A-	110	$115,348
29	Lady Bird Johnson Park	B+	59	$115,000
30	East Potomac Park	B+	59	$115,000
31	Takoma / Brightwood / Manor Park	B+	66	$79,060
32	Walter Reed Army Medical Center	B+	113	$77,318
33	NoMa / Stanton Park / Kingman Park	B	105	$104,712
34	Brightwood Park / Crestwood / Petworth / 16th Street Heights	B	113	$77,974
35	Michigan Park / University Heights	B	57	$91,441
36	Lamond Riggs / Queens Chapel / Fort Totten / Pleasant Hill	B	87	$77,718
37	Logan Circle / Shaw / U Street	B	143	$114,372
38	Fairfax Village / Naylor Gardens / Hillcrest / Good Hope	B	97	$80,365
39	United States National Arboretum	B	62	$62,831
40	Fort Dupont Park	B	82	$106,264
41	Twining / Fairlawn / Randle / Dupont Park / Fort Davis Park	B	124	$67,470
42	Columbia Heights / Park View	B-	134	$76,105
43	Brookland / Brentwood / Langdon	B-	109	$81,888
44	Near Southeast / Navy Yard	B-	178	$110,649
45	Edgewood / Bloomingdale / Truxton Circle / Eckington	B-	127	$89,699
46	Gallaudet University	C+	169	$30,162
47	Southwest Waterfront / Fort McNair / Buzzard Point	C+	130	$95,719
48	Downtown / Chinatown / Penn Quarter / Mount Vernon Square	C+	152	$109,764
49	Woodridge / Fort Lincoln / Gateway	C+	108	$74,395
50	River Terrace / Benning / Greenway / Fort Dupont	C	128	$56,256
51	Pleasant Plains / LeDroit Park	C	144	$72,191
52	MedStar Washington Hospital Center / Armed Forces Retirement Home	C	174	$72,715
53	Ivy City / Arboretum / Trinidad / Carver Langston	C	153	$43,208
54	Capitol View / Marshall Heights / Benning Heights	C-	138	$61,374
55	Deanwood / Burrville / Grant Park / Lincoln Heights	C-	155	$45,123
56	Douglass / Shipley Terrace	C-	141	$42,115
57	Anacostia Park	D+	162	$36,738
58	Eastland Gardens / Kenilworth	D+	136	$54,615
59	Congress Heights / Bellevue / Washington Highlands	D+	160	$45,661
60	Mayfair / Central Northeast	D+	159	$38,676
61	Sheridan / Barry Farm / Buena Vista	D+	148	$43,574
62	Saint Elizabeths	D	179	$52,073
63	Woodland / Fort Stanton / Garfield Heights / Knox Hill	D	165	$34,940
64	Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens	D	146	$46,881
65	Historic Anacostia	D-	173	$40,244

Washington Crime by Zip Code

Washington Demographics & Cost of Living

Population

5,066,970

Median Income

$90,842

Home Value

$616,945

Median Rent

$1,607

Home Ownership

43%

Racial Demographics

White

37.5%

Black

49.6%

Hispanic

10.8%

Asian

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Washington?

Washington has an overall crime index of 105, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 69% of neighborhoods in Washington are rated A or B for safety.

Is Washington safe to live in?

Washington has a crime safety grade of C. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Washington?

The safest neighborhoods in Washington based on crime data include Georgetown University, Spring Valley, Palisades / Wesley Heights / Foxhall Crescent / Foxhall Village / Georgetown Reservoir, Theodore Roosevelt Island, and Woodley Park. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.

How does Washington crime compare to the national average?

Washington's overall crime index is 105 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 5% higher than the typical US city.

Crime Statistics for Nearby Cities

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