Crime Index Comparison
Capitol Hill vs Near Southeast
Capitol Hill / Lincoln Park · Near Southeast / Navy Yard · Washington, DC
Capitol Hill currently has the lower Crime Index Risk Score (51 vs 84 out of 100), meaning less reported crime for its size than Near Southeast over the last 3 years. Risk Scores are relative percentiles within DC and measure historical incident intensity, not future safety.
| Capitol Hill | Near Southeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 51 | 84 |
| Violent score | 52 | 57 |
| Property score | 51 | 70 |
| Trend | Improving | Rapidly Improving |
| Incidents · 3y | 2,873 | 1,783 |
| Incidents in 2025 | 817 | 492 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is safer, Capitol Hill or Near Southeast?
Capitol Hill currently has the lower Crime Index Risk Score (51 vs 84 out of 100), meaning less reported crime for its size than Near Southeast over the last 3 years.
How many crimes were reported in Capitol Hill vs Near Southeast in 2025?
In 2025, Capitol Hill / Lincoln Park recorded 817 reported incidents while Near Southeast / Navy Yard recorded 492.
Full Area Breakdowns
Scores reflect reported MPD incidents and measure historical intensity and relative ranking. They reflect past activity, not predictions of future safety.