Monthly Crime Report
Brightwood Park Crime Report — May 2026
101 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 101 incidents were reported in Brightwood Park in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (51 incidents, 50% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 17% versus April 2026 and up 13% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft from Auto, which rose from 10 to 21.
- This May was 15% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~119 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Brightwood Park
May Incidents by Year — Brightwood Park
Offense Breakdown — Brightwood Park
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Incident counts reflect reported MPD crimes for the calendar month and are subject to revision. Historical activity, not a prediction of future safety.