Monthly Crime Report
Ward 3 Crime Report — May 2026
140 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 140 incidents were reported in Ward 3 in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (90 incidents, 64% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 15% versus April 2026 and up 17% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 85 to 90.
- This May was 4% above the 5-year historical average for the month (~134 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Ward 3
May Incidents by Year — Ward 3
Offense Breakdown — Ward 3
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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.