Monthly Crime Report
Ward 1 Crime Report — March 2026
224 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 224 incidents were reported in Ward 1 in March 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (145 incidents, 65% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 17% versus February 2026 and down 12% versus March 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 106 to 145.
- This March was 22% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~287 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Ward 1
March Incidents by Year — Ward 1
Offense Breakdown — Ward 1
← February 2026 · April 2026 →
Go Deeper
Free Monthly Ward 1 Crime Brief
Get a one-page Ward 1 crime brief by email each month — last month's incidents, month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons, and the seasonal trend.
Prefer a one-time download? Download this month's brief (PDF) →
Incident counts reflect reported MPD crimes for the calendar month and are subject to revision. Historical activity, not a prediction of future safety.