Monthly Crime Report
Congress Heights Crime Report — January 2026
40 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 40 incidents were reported in Congress Heights in January 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (17 incidents, 42% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 37% versus December 2025 and down 48% versus January 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Burglary, which fell from 10 to 2.
- This January was 55% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~90 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Congress Heights
January Incidents by Year — Congress Heights
Offense Breakdown — Congress 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.