Monthly Crime Report
Ward 8 Crime Report — January 2026
147 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 147 incidents were reported in Ward 8 in January 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (66 incidents, 45% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 13% versus December 2025 and down 22% versus January 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Motor Vehicle Theft, which fell from 38 to 19.
- This January was 40% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~246 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Ward 8
January Incidents by Year — Ward 8
Offense Breakdown — Ward 8
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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.