Crime Index Comparison
Near Southeast vs Downtown
Near Southeast / Navy Yard · Downtown / Chinatown / Penn Quarters / Mount Vernon Square / North Capitol Street · Washington, DC
Near Southeast currently has the lower Crime Index Risk Score (84 vs 96 out of 100), meaning less reported crime for its size than Downtown over the last 3 years. Risk Scores are relative percentiles within DC and measure historical incident intensity, not future safety.
| Near Southeast | Downtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 84 | 96 |
| Violent score | 57 | 59 |
| Property score | 70 | 93 |
| Trend | Rapidly Improving | Improving |
| Incidents · 3y | 1,783 | 5,123 |
| Incidents in 2025 | 492 | 1,704 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is safer, Near Southeast or Downtown?
Near Southeast currently has the lower Crime Index Risk Score (84 vs 96 out of 100), meaning less reported crime for its size than Downtown over the last 3 years.
How many crimes were reported in Near Southeast vs Downtown in 2025?
In 2025, Near Southeast / Navy Yard recorded 492 reported incidents while Downtown / Chinatown / Penn Quarters / Mount Vernon Square / North Capitol Street recorded 1,704.
Full Area Breakdowns
Scores reflect reported MPD incidents and measure historical intensity and relative ranking. They reflect past activity, not predictions of future safety.