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What is the crime rate in Washington D.C.?

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Washington D.C.'s crime rate has significantly declined, with violent crime down 26%, homicides down 12%, and overall crime at a 30-year low. Recent data contradicts claims of rising crime, showing sharp decreases since a 2023 spike.

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What authority is Trump using for D.C. police takeover?

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  • President Trump has increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C. 1s
  • D.C. is under federal control, giving the president broad authority for intervention. 32s
  • Taking control of the D.C. police department requires following the Home Rule Act, including notifying Congress and observing time limits. 1m 0s
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What authority is Trump using for D.C. police takeover?
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CBS America
1 day ago
What authority is Trump using for D.C. police takeover?

Violent crime in D.C. is down 26% from the same time last year, despite claims that crime is out of control.

Violent crime down 26% in D.C., but Trump says otherwise
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CBS America
1 day ago
Violent crime down 26% in D.C., but Trump says otherwise

Violent crime dropped 26% from last year; homicides are down 12% and robberies declined by 28%.

CNN fact-checks Trump’s claims about crime in DC
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CNN
2 days ago
CNN fact-checks Trump’s claims about crime in DC

Crime in D.C., including murder, has fallen sharply since the 2023 spike. It fell in 2024 and further in 2025.

CNN fact-checks Trump’s claims about crime in DC
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CNN
2 days ago
CNN fact-checks Trump’s claims about crime in DC

D.C.'s officially reported violent crime rate in 2024 was the second lowest since 1966.

Trump vows to evict homeless from Washington, D.C.
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France 24
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Trump vows to evict homeless from Washington, D.C.

D.C.'s crime rate is in significant decline, currently at a 30-year low with overall crime down 7% and violent crime down 26%.

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