Monthly Crime Report
Historic Anacostia Crime Report — January 2026
14 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 14 incidents were reported in Historic Anacostia in January 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (8 incidents, 57% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 100% versus December 2025 and up 75% versus January 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 3 to 8.
- This January was 31% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~20 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Historic Anacostia
January Incidents by Year — Historic Anacostia
Offense Breakdown — Historic Anacostia
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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.