Monthly Crime Report
Near Southeast Crime Report — May 2026
26 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 26 incidents were reported in Near Southeast in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (17 incidents, 65% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 16% versus April 2026 and down 47% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 23 to 17.
- This May was 50% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~52 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Near Southeast
May Incidents by Year — Near Southeast
Offense Breakdown — Near Southeast
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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.