Monthly Crime Report

West End Crime Report — January 2026

14 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD

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Key Takeaways

14 incidents were reported in West End in January 2026.
Theft (Other) was the most common offense (9 incidents, 64% of the month's total).
Total incidents were down 12% versus December 2025 and down 36% versus January 2025.
The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 11 to 9.
This January was 39% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~23 incidents).

Monthly Crime Volume — West End

Reported incidents per month, trailing 13 months through January 2026.

January Incidents by Year — West End

January incidents across recent years — the seasonal view.

Offense Breakdown — West End

Offense breakdown for January 2026.

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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.