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DC surpasses 100 homicides for 2023
Washington, D.C. has now surpassed 100 murders in the city this year.
DC records more than 100 homicides in earliest time frame since 2003
Washington, D.C., has recorded 100 homicides in the first six months of 2023, the earliest that the district has hit the mark in two decades.
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Check out the Crime Data for the District:
District Crime Data at a Glance | mpdc
2023 Year-to-Date Crime Comparison* As of September 5, 2023
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2023 Year-to-Date Crime Comparison*
As of June 7, 2023The statistics below reflect the data entered into MPD's records management system (Cobalt) as of 12 am on the date above. The homicide numbers are based on numbers submitted by the Homicide Branch.
| Offense | 2022 | 2023 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 86 | 102 | 19% |
| Sex Abuse | 53 | 71 | 34% |
| Assault w/ a Dangerous Weapon | 596 | 605 | 2% |
| Robbery | 954 | 1,189 | 25% |
| Violent Crime - Total | 1,689 | 1,967 | 16% |
| Burglary | 456 | 417 | -9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,386 | 3,028 | 118% |
| Theft from Auto | 3,225 | 3,274 | 2% |
| Theft (Other) | 4,150 | 5,179 | 25% |
| Arson | 2 | 8 | 300% |
| Property Crime - Total | 9,219 | 11,906 | 29% |
| All Crime - Total | 10,908 | 13,873 | 27% |
