Monthly Crime Report
Ward 8 Crime Report — April 2026
189 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 189 incidents were reported in Ward 8 in April 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (71 incidents, 38% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 13% versus March 2026 and down 23% versus April 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft from Auto, which rose from 16 to 27.
- This April was 20% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~235 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Ward 8
April 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.