Monthly Crime Report
West End Crime Report — May 2026
20 reported incidents · Washington, DC · Source: DC MPD
Key Takeaways
- 20 incidents were reported in West End in May 2026.
- Theft (Other) was the most common offense (14 incidents, 70% of the month's total).
- Total incidents were down 17% versus April 2026 and down 17% versus May 2025.
- The biggest month-over-month change was Theft (Other), which fell from 18 to 14.
- This May was 24% below the 5-year historical average for the month (~26 incidents).
Monthly Crime Volume — West End
May Incidents by Year — West End
Offense Breakdown — West End
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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.