In 2006, Washington, DC experienced a high rate of crime, with a violent crime rate of 57.3, significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Property crime was also prevalent, with a rate of 64.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This trend of high crime rates was a major concern for residents and law enforcement in the city, as they worked to address the issue and create safer communities. Despite efforts to combat crime, the statistics in 2006 serve as a reminder of the challenges faced in maintaining safety and security in Washington, DC.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington (zip 20006) violent crime is 57.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington (zip 20006) property crime is 64.8. (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 Chevy Chase Village, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Chevy Chase Village, District of Columbia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.