💨 Abstract

Crime in Washington D.C. has decreased in 2025, with a 22% drop in violent crime and a 2% decrease in property crime compared to the previous year. Key reductions include a 24% drop in robberies, a 17% drop in homicides, and a 14% drop in assaults with dangerous weapons. police attribute this to their public safety initiatives and ongoing efforts to remove illegal firearms.

Courtesy: wtop.com