County safety report
District of Columbia Crime & Safety Report
FBI UCR violent crime, property crime, total crime rate, and safety score for District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
Primary safety signal
3
out of 100, higher means lower reported crime
Rating
Elevated Reported Crime
Total crime
4404.9
State rank
#1
Violent crime
819.1
per 100K residents
Above national average
Property crime
3585.8
per 100K residents
Above national average
Total crime
4404.9
per 100K residents
Above national average
State rank
#1
of 1 scored counties
1 = safest in state
Crime Statistics
Safety score
3
Elevated Reported Crime
Higher scores indicate lower reported county-level crime.
Total crime rate
FBI UCR incidents per 100,000 residents, compared with the national benchmark.
4404.9
Above national average
National total crime benchmark: 2335.1 per 100K
Violent crime
819.1
National avg 380.7
Property crime
3585.8
National avg 1954.4
State rank
#1
of 1 counties, 1 = safest
State average safety score: 3/100. State average total crime rate: 4405.0 per 100K.
Local interpretation
What the crime data means for District of Columbia
These reads compare District of Columbia with District of Columbia county averages and national FBI UCR benchmarks. They are county-level signals, not neighborhood-level guarantees.
Safety score
3/100
0 points below the District of Columbia county average
State rank
#1
of 1 scored District of Columbia counties, where #1 is safest
Safer than
0%
of scored counties in District of Columbia by safety score
Reporting
Partial
3 agencies in the current record
Benchmark table
Rates are incidents per 100,000 residents.
| Metric | District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. benchmark | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total crime | 4404.9 | 4405.0 | 2335.1 | 89% above national benchmark. |
| Violent crime | 819.1 | 819.0 | 380.7 | 115% above national benchmark. |
| Property crime | 3585.8 | 3586.0 | 1954.4 | 83% above national benchmark. |
Crime mix
Property crime drives the profile
Property crime accounts for the larger reported rate at 3585.8 per 100,000 residents, compared with 819.1 for violent crime.
Reporting quality
Partial reporting coverage
Some local agencies are represented, but the dataset may not include every agency serving the county.
3 reporting agencies are represented for 2022. Use the rates as a directional county benchmark and verify city-level police data before making a decision.
How to use this county report
Prioritize property-crime prevention
Compare burglary, theft, and vehicle-theft patterns with local police dashboards before choosing a neighborhood or security setup.
Check violent-crime concentration
Violent crime often concentrates in small areas. Review city precinct, sheriff, or state incident maps before treating the county rate as uniform.
Use the state rank as a first filter
The state rank helps screen counties quickly. Pair it with housing, schools, health, and risk data before making a move or investment decision.
Account for reporting limits
Some local agencies are represented, but the dataset may not include every agency serving the county.
SimpliSafe Home Security
Professional 24/7 monitoring for District of Columbia. No long-term contracts.
Get ProtectedSponsored
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reported crime rate in District of Columbia, DC?
How does District of Columbia compare with the District of Columbia average?
How does District of Columbia compare with the national benchmark?
What does the safety score mean for District of Columbia?
Is violent crime or property crime the larger signal in District of Columbia?
What does partial FBI coverage mean for District of Columbia?
Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.