Monthly Crime Report
Columbia Heights Crime Report — March 2026
125 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 125 incidents were reported in Columbia Heights in March 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (79 incidents, 63% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 23% versus February 2026 and down 10% versus March 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 53 to 79.
- This March was 14% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~145 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Columbia Heights
March Incidents by Year — Columbia Heights
Offense Breakdown — Columbia Heights
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