Monthly Crime Report
Columbia Heights Crime Report — January 2026
115 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 115 incidents were reported in Columbia Heights in January 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (66 incidents, 57% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 11% versus December 2025 and down 35% versus January 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 81 to 66.
- This January was 30% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~164 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Columbia Heights
January Incidents by Year — Columbia Heights
Offense Breakdown — Columbia 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.