Monthly Crime Report
Downtown Crime Report — March 2026
111 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 111 incidents were reported in Downtown in March 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (76 incidents, 68% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 66% versus February 2026 and down 26% versus March 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 48 to 76.
- This March was 19% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~136 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Downtown
March 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.