2023 Year-to-Date Crime Comparison*
As of December 1, 2023
The statistics below reflect the data entered into MPD's records management system as of 12 am on the date above. These numbers are based on DC Code Offense definitions and do NOT reflect Part I crime totals as reported to the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). This report should be considered ‘preliminary’ in nature. The reports are subject to change due to subsequent determinations related to amendments in classification, unfounded cases or changes in offense definitions.
| Offense | 2022 | 2023 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 189 | 250 | 32% |
| Sex Abuse | 153 | 149 | -3% |
| Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon | 1,294 |
1,330 |
3% |
| Robbery | 1,914 | 3,232 | 69% |
| Violent Crime - Total | 3,550 | 4,961 | 40% |
| Burglary | 980 | 1,009 | 3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3,314 | 6,372 | 92% |
| Theft from Auto | 7,204 | 7,165 | -1% |
| Theft (Other) | 9,890 | 12,242 | 24% |
| Arson | 4 | 9 | 125% |
| Property Crime - Total | 21,392 | 26,797 | 25% |
| All Crime - Total | 24,942 | 31,758 | 27% |
2022 Year End Crime Data
Year-end 2022 data accurate as of January 1, 2023.
| Offense | 2021 | 2022 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 226 | 203 | -10% |
| Sex Abuse | 181 | 158 | -13% |
| Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon | 1,665 | 1,387 | -17% |
| Robbery | 2,046 | 2,082 | 2% |
| Violent Crime - Total | 4,118 | 3,830 | -7% |
| Burglary | 1,173 | 1,050 | -10% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3,493 | 3,761 | 8% |
| Theft from Auto | 8,688 | 7,825 | -10% |
| Theft (Other) | 10,905 | 10,832 | -1% |
| Arson | 4 | 4 | 0% |
| Property Crime - Total | 24,263 | 23,472 | -3% |
| All Crime - Total | 28,381 | 27,302 | -4% |
*Not including unrest-related burglaries
Recovered Firearms
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,919 | 1,938 | 1,330 | 2,178 | 1,706 | 1,870 | 2,191 | 1,928 | 2,299 | 2,371 | 2,310 | 3,152 |
20-Year Homicide Trend
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 226 | 198 | 166 | 160 | 116 | 135 | 162 | 105 | 104* |
*The citywide 2013 homicide statistics include the 12 victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting incident that occurred on September 16, 2013.
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 108 | 132 | 144 | 186 | 181 | 169 | 196 | 198 | 248 |