Monthly Crime Report
Southwest Employment Area Crime Report — May 2026
53 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 53 incidents were reported in Southwest Employment Area in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (30 incidents, 57% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 23% versus April 2026 and up 2% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 16 to 30.
- This May was 23% above the 5-year historical average for the month (~43 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Southwest Employment Area
May 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.