Monthly Crime Report
Columbia Heights Crime Report — May 2026
145 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 145 incidents were reported in Columbia Heights in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (88 incidents, 61% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 20% versus April 2026 and up 11% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 63 to 88.
- This May was 10% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~161 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Columbia Heights
May 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.