Crime Index Comparison
Capitol Hill vs Historic Anacostia
Capitol Hill / Lincoln Park · Historic Anacostia · Washington, DC
Capitol Hill currently has the lower Crime Index Risk Score (51 vs 60 out of 100), meaning less reported crime for its size than Historic Anacostia over the last 3 years. Risk Scores are relative percentiles within DC and measure historical incident intensity, not future safety.
| Capitol Hill | Historic Anacostia | |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 51 | 60 |
| Violent score | 52 | 71 |
| Property score | 51 | 45 |
| Trend | Improving | Improving |
| Incidents · 3y | 2,873 | 585 |
| Incidents in 2025 | 817 | 147 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is safer, Capitol Hill or Historic Anacostia?
Capitol Hill currently has the lower Crime Index Risk Score (51 vs 60 out of 100), meaning less reported crime for its size than Historic Anacostia over the last 3 years.
How many crimes were reported in Capitol Hill vs Historic Anacostia in 2025?
In 2025, Capitol Hill / Lincoln Park recorded 817 reported incidents while Historic Anacostia recorded 147.
Full Area Breakdowns
Scores reflect reported MPD incidents and measure historical intensity and relative ranking. They reflect past activity, not predictions of future safety.