Monthly Crime Report
Capitol View Crime Report — January 2026
35 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 35 incidents were reported in Capitol View in January 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (13 incidents, 37% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 30% versus December 2025 and up 94% versus January 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon, which rose from 1 to 8.
- This January was 38% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~57 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Capitol View
January Incidents by Year — Capitol View
Offense Breakdown — Capitol View
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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.