Monthly Crime Report

Ward 5 Crime Report — January 2026

179 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD

Ward 5 highlighted on a map of Washington, DC

Key Takeaways

179 incidents were reported in Ward 5 in January 2026.
Theft (Other) was the most common offense (82 incidents, 46% of the month's total).
Total incidents were down 29% versus December 2025 and down 55% versus January 2025.
The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 124 to 82.
This January was 54% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~389 incidents).

Monthly Crime Volume — Ward 5

Reported incidents per month, trailing 13 months through January 2026.

January Incidents by Year — Ward 5

January incidents across recent years — the seasonal view.

Offense Breakdown — Ward 5

Offense breakdown for January 2026.

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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.