Monthly Crime Report
Brookland Crime Report — May 2026
48 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 48 incidents were reported in Brookland in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (23 incidents, 48% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 12% versus April 2026 and down 36% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 33 to 23.
- This May was 47% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~90 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Brookland
May Incidents by Year — Brookland
Offense Breakdown — Brookland
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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.