2023 Year-to-Date Crime Comparison*

As of July 7, 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	107	127	19%
Sex Abuse	60	81	35%
Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon	717	742	3%
Robbery	1,081	1,611	49%
Violent Crime - Total	1,965	2,561	30%
Burglary	550	517	-6%
Motor Vehicle Theft	1,706	3,676	115%
Theft from Auto	3,939	3,948	0%
Theft (Other)	4,991	6,259	25%
Arson	2	8	300%
Property Crime - Total	11,188	14,408	29%
All Crime - Total	13,153	16,969	29%

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