Monthly Crime Report
Ward 8 Crime Report — May 2026
234 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 234 incidents were reported in Ward 8 in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (74 incidents, 32% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were up 24% versus April 2026 and down 1% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Assault w/ Dangerous Weapon, which rose from 30 to 46.
- This May was 11% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~264 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — Ward 8
May 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.