2026 Year-to-Date Crime Comparison*
As of September 23, 2026
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 | 2025 | 2026 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 107 | 74 | -31% |
| Sex Abuse | 73 | 71 | -3% |
| Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon | 659 | 931 | 41% |
| Robbery | 1,030 | 956 | -7% |
| Violent Crime - Total | 1,869 | 2,032 | 9% |
| Burglary | 532 | 569 | 7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3,250 | 1,764 | -46% |
| Theft from Auto | 4,305 | 3,036 | -29% |
| Theft (Other) | 8,537 | 8,259 | -3% |
| Arson | 4 | 2 | -50% |
| Property Crime - Total | 16,628 | 13,630 | -18% |
| All Crime - Total | 18,497 | 15,662 | -15% |
2025 Year End Crime Data
Year-end 2025 data accurate as of January 1, 2026.
| Offense | 2024 | 2025 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 187 | 127 | -32% |
| Sex Abuse | 143 | 102 | -29% |
| Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon | 1,029 | 923 | -10% |
| Robbery | 2,116 | 1,323 | -37% |
| Violent Crime - Total | 3,475 | 2,475 | -29% |
| Burglary | 1,004 | 718 | -28% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5,134 | 3,945 | -23% |
| Theft from Auto | 6,700 | 5,372 | -20% |
| Theft (Other) | 13,015 | 11,663 | -10% |
| Arson | 4 | 4 | 0% |
| Property Crime - Total | 25,857 | 21,702 | -16% |
| All Crime - Total | 29,332 | 24,177 | -18% |
Recovered Firearms
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,870 | 2,191 | 1,928 | 2,299 | 2,371 | 2,310 | 3,152 | 3,135 | 2,938 | 2,804 |
Starting in 2024, MPD transitioned to FileOnQ, our evidence management system, for the reporting of firearm recoveries. As a result, recovery totals from 2024 and 2025 are not directly comparable to prior years.
20-Year Homicide Trend
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 187 | 274 | 203 | 226 | 198 | 166 | 160 | 116 | 135 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 105 | 104* | 88 | 108 | 132 | 144 | 186 | 181 | 169 |
*The citywide 2013 homicide statistics include the 12 victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting incident that occurred on September 16, 2013.