Overview

• 65% of D.C. residents now view crime as 'extremely' or 'very' serious, up from 56% last year.
• The percentage of residents feeling 'very safe' has dropped from 29% to 23%.
• Violent crime in D.C. has decreased by 26% in 2024, with significant drops in carjackings and homicides.
• Maryland and Northern Virginia residents' concerns about crime have remained stable.
• Some members of Congress have expressed heightened concern for their safety in the area.