Crime Index Comparison
Capitol Hill vs Brookland
Capitol Hill / Lincoln Park · Brookland / Brentwood / Langdon · Washington, DC
Capitol Hill currently has the lower Crime Index Risk Score (51 vs 98 out of 100), meaning less reported crime for its size than Brookland over the last 3 years. Risk Scores are relative percentiles within DC and measure historical incident intensity, not future safety.
| Capitol Hill | Brookland | |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 51 | 98 |
| Violent score | 52 | 75 |
| Property score | 51 | 97 |
| Trend | Improving | Improving |
| Incidents · 3y | 2,879 | 2,775 |
| Incidents in 2025 | 817 | 748 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is safer, Capitol Hill or Brookland?
Capitol Hill currently has the lower Crime Index Risk Score (51 vs 98 out of 100), meaning less reported crime for its size than Brookland over the last 3 years.
How many crimes were reported in Capitol Hill vs Brookland in 2025?
In 2025, Capitol Hill / Lincoln Park recorded 817 reported incidents while Brookland / Brentwood / Langdon recorded 748.
Full Area Breakdowns
Scores reflect reported MPD incidents and measure historical intensity and relative ranking — past activity, not predictions of future safety.