Monthly Crime Report
Historic Anacostia Crime Report — May 2026
18 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 18 incidents were reported in Historic Anacostia in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (7 incidents, 39% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 12% versus April 2026 and up 20% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 8 to 7.
- This May was 8% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~20 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Historic Anacostia
May 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.