Monthly Crime Report
Southwest Employment Area Crime Report — April 2026
43 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 43 incidents were reported in Southwest Employment Area in April 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (16 incidents, 37% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 34% versus March 2026 and down 26% versus April 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Motor Vehicle Theft, which rose from 3 to 13.
- This April was 5% above the 5-year historical average for the month (~41 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Southwest Employment Area
April 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.