Monthly Crime Report
National Mall Crime Report — April 2026
6 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 6 incidents were reported in National Mall in April 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (6 incidents, 100% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 500% versus March 2026 and up 20% versus April 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 0 to 6.
- This April was 43% above the 5-year historical average for the month (~4 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — National Mall
April Incidents by Year — National Mall
Offense Breakdown — National Mall
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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.