Monthly Crime Report
Columbia Heights Crime Report — February 2026
102 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 102 incidents were reported in Columbia Heights in February 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (53 incidents, 52% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 11% versus January 2026 and down 11% versus February 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 66 to 53.
- This February was 25% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~137 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Columbia Heights
February 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.