Monthly Crime Report
Capitol Hill Crime Report — May 2026
52 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 52 incidents were reported in Capitol Hill in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (34 incidents, 65% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 17% versus April 2026 and down 41% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 46 to 34.
- This May was 40% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~87 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Capitol Hill
May Incidents by Year — Capitol Hill
Offense Breakdown — Capitol Hill
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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.