In 2003, Washington, DC had a high rate of crime, with a violent crime rate of 58.8 and a property crime rate of 67.1. These rates were significantly higher than the national average, which was 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. This means that the residents of Washington, DC were at a greater risk of experiencing violent and property crimes compared to the average US citizen. This high rate of crime in the city was a cause for concern and prompted law enforcement agencies to implement stricter measures to combat crime and ensure the safety of its residents. However, with the context of the high crime rates in mind, it is clear that the city was facing a serious issue that required attention and action.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington (zip 20003) violent crime is 58.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington (zip 20003) property crime is 67.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Washington, District of Columbia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hyattsville, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hyattsville, District of Columbia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.