Monthly Crime Report
Ward 8 Crime Report — March 2026
167 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 167 incidents were reported in Ward 8 in March 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (63 incidents, 38% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 9% versus February 2026 and down 29% versus March 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon, which rose from 20 to 35.
- This March was 30% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~240 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Ward 8
March Incidents by Year — Ward 8
Offense Breakdown — Ward 8
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