Homicide
2025 YTD103
2026 YTD72
Percent Change-30%
Washington, D.C. Crime Snapshot — September 4, 2026
MPD preliminary year-to-date D.C. Code crime comparisons for 2026 versus the same period in 2025.
Last updated: September 4, 2026#Washington-DC#crime#homicide#National-Guard
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
2025 YTD609
2026 YTD849
Percent Change+39%
Robbery
2025 YTD971
2026 YTD861
Percent Change-11%
Violent Crime — Total
2025 YTD1,749
2026 YTD1,847
Percent Change+6%
Motor Vehicle Theft
2025 YTD3,122
2026 YTD1,570
Percent Change-50%
| Offense | 2025 YTD | 2026 YTD | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 103 | 72 | -30% |
| Assault with a Dangerous Weapon | 609 | 849 | +39% |
| Robbery | 971 | 861 | -11% |
| Violent Crime — Total | 1,749 | 1,847 | +6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3,122 | 1,570 | -50% |
Notes
MPD calls these figures preliminary. They reflect D.C. Code offense definitions and are not FBI NIBRS Part I totals.