Monthly Crime Report
Southwest Employment Area Crime Report — February 2026
21 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 21 incidents were reported in Southwest Employment Area in February 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (11 incidents, 52% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 16% versus January 2026 and down 43% versus February 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Motor Vehicle Theft, which fell from 7 to 3.
- This February was 42% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~36 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Southwest Employment Area
February 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.