Most Dangerous Cities in District Of Columbia
Top 1 cities (≥10,000 pop) by highest FBI UCR violent crime rate per 100,000 · 2024. Lead: Washington at 925.9/100K.
FBI UCR Highest-Crime Snapshot: District Of Columbia
District Of Columbia lists 1 cities with 10,000+ population for 2024, spanning Washington at 925.9/100K violent down to Washington at 925.9/100K on this highest-crime cut. That is a 0/100K spread inside the elevated cohort alone, not a single statewide rate. Cohort average: 925.9 violent offenses per 100,000 residents.
Washington reported 6,502 violent and 25,197 property offenses on a 702,250 reporting population in 2024. Property rate 3588/100K sits beside the 925.9/100K violent rate. Top five on the table: Washington.
Washington offense desk
Washington's 2024 violent book concentrates in robbery (47% of 6,502 Part I violent offenses; mix index 4,400).
Washington's violent rate fell 12.1% vs 2023 (1052.9 → 925.9 per 100K) while staying #1 on this District Of Columbia highest-crime list.
Washington violent offense mix (2024)
Mix index is HHI × 10,000 on Part I violent shares for the #1 city only, distinct from the per-100K ranking table.
| # | City | Grade | Population | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | F | 702,250 | 925.9/100K | 3588/100K |
District Of Columbia overview · Safest cities · National most dangerous cities · Methodology - FBI UCR Part I rates; cities ≥10,000 pop; 2024.