Monthly Crime Report
Ward 7 Crime Report — May 2026
234 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 234 incidents were reported in Ward 7 in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (114 incidents, 49% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 18% versus April 2026 and down 14% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which rose from 88 to 114.
- This May was 25% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~311 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Ward 7
May 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.