Monthly Crime Report
Ward 1 Crime Report — January 2026
214 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 214 incidents were reported in Ward 1 in January 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (131 incidents, 61% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 10% versus December 2025 and down 25% versus January 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 155 to 131.
- This January was 34% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~324 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Ward 1
January Incidents by Year — Ward 1
Offense Breakdown — Ward 1
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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.