Monthly Crime Report

Howard University Crime Report — January 2026

63 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD

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Key Takeaways

63 incidents were reported in Howard University in January 2026.
Theft (Other) was the most common offense (41 incidents, 65% of the month's total).
Total incidents were down 12% versus December 2025 and down 18% versus January 2025.
The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 46 to 41.
This January was 44% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~113 incidents).

Monthly Crime Volume — Howard University

Reported incidents per month, trailing 13 months through January 2026.

January Incidents by Year — Howard University

January incidents across recent years — the seasonal view.

Offense Breakdown — Howard University

Offense breakdown for January 2026.

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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.