Monthly Crime Report
Howard University Crime Report — May 2026
97 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 97 incidents were reported in Howard University in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (47 incidents, 48% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 54% versus April 2026 and down 14% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft from Auto, which rose from 11 to 29.
- This May was 26% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~132 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Howard University
May Incidents by Year — Howard University
Offense Breakdown — Howard University
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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.