Monthly Crime Report
Capitol View Crime Report — May 2026
29 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 29 incidents were reported in Capitol View in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (11 incidents, 38% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 17% versus April 2026 and down 34% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Burglary, which fell from 6 to 1.
- This May was 54% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~62 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Capitol View
May 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.