Monthly Crime Report
Southwest Employment Area Crime Report — January 2026
25 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 25 incidents were reported in Southwest Employment Area in January 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (12 incidents, 48% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 38% versus December 2025 and down 40% versus January 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 23 to 12.
- This January was 46% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~46 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Southwest Employment Area
January Incidents by Year — Southwest Employment Area
Offense Breakdown — Southwest Employment Area
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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.