Is crime up in Washington D.C.?

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Crime in Washington D.C. is declining, with violent crime and homicides down significantly from previous years. Despite recent claims of a crime surge, data shows reductions in murders, robberies, and carjackings, approaching or reaching pre-pandemic and multi-decade lows.

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Data shows crime declining in D.C., contradicting Trump's claims

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President Trump has ordered federal intervention in D.C., citing high crime.
Police data shows overall crime in D.C. is declining, not rising. 17s
Violent crime and homicide rates are approaching pre-pandemic levels. 1m 0s
Juvenile carjackings remain elevated but have decreased from 2023 highs. 1m 31s
D.C.'s crime trends align with national patterns and are lower than in the 1990s. 2m 18s

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Crime in the district is actually going down, with rates nearing pre-pandemic levels.

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Violent crime dropped 26% from last year, with homicides down 12% and robberies down 28%.

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