Bloomingdale Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • WASHINGTON, DCSummary
Bloomingdale has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 47 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $740K (+15.4% vs area average), median household income of $173K (+54.3% vs area average), population density of 19,579 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.03% (+3.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Bloomingdale
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Bloomingdale in Washington, DC receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 47 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Washington, DC.
Walking Safety
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #36 out of 47 neighborhoods analyzed.
68
Total Incidents
5.7
Monthly Average
#36 / 47
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Bloomingdale show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (8 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 14:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Washington, DC can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Bloomingdale reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 11 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 2 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Washington experiences approximately 6 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like Bloomingdale tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Bloomingdale is Robbery | Robbery - Gun, accounting for 38.2% of all incidents (26 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Others at 30.9% (21 cases). The top three categories combined represent 82% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Washington, DC helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
19,579.04
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #11 of 47 neighborhoods
+27.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #11 of 47 neighborhoods
+3.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$739,592.96
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 47 neighborhoods
+15.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$173,031.38
average estimate
Ranks #3 of 47 neighborhoods
+54.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.