Monthly Crime Report
Shaw Crime Report — April 2026
45 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 45 incidents were reported in Shaw in April 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (24 incidents, 53% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 17% versus March 2026 and down 29% versus April 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 30 to 24.
- This April was 44% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~81 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Shaw
April 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.