Monthly Crime Report
Cathedral Heights Crime Report — May 2026
28 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 28 incidents were reported in Cathedral Heights in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (19 incidents, 68% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 27% versus April 2026 and up 65% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 15 to 19.
- This May was 25% above the 5-year historical average for the month (~22 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Cathedral Heights
May Incidents by Year — Cathedral Heights
Offense Breakdown — Cathedral Heights
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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.