Monthly Crime Report
Shaw Crime Report — January 2026
41 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 41 incidents were reported in Shaw in January 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (20 incidents, 49% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 13% versus December 2025 and down 35% versus January 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 24 to 20.
- This January was 55% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~91 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Shaw
January Incidents by Year — Shaw
Offense Breakdown — Shaw
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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.