Monthly Crime Report
Downtown Crime Report — February 2026
67 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 67 incidents were reported in Downtown in February 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (48 incidents, 72% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 19% versus January 2026 and down 43% versus February 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 66 to 48.
- This February was 50% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~134 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Downtown
February Incidents by Year — Downtown
Offense Breakdown — Downtown
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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.