Monthly Crime Report
Downtown Crime Report — April 2026
106 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 106 incidents were reported in Downtown in April 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (84 incidents, 79% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 5% versus March 2026 and down 41% versus April 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 76 to 84.
- This April was 25% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~142 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Downtown
April 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.