Monthly Crime Report
Ward 7 Crime Report — February 2026
131 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 131 incidents were reported in Ward 7 in February 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (43 incidents, 33% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 15% versus January 2026 and down 36% versus February 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 72 to 43.
- This February was 53% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~280 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Ward 7
February Incidents by Year — Ward 7
Offense Breakdown — Ward 7
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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.