Monthly Crime Report
Downtown Crime Report — May 2026
128 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 128 incidents were reported in Downtown in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (100 incidents, 78% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 21% versus April 2026 and down 25% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 84 to 100.
- This May was 18% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~156 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Downtown
May 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.