Brentwood Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • WASHINGTON, DCSummary
Brentwood has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 47 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $581K (-9.3% vs area average), median household income of $120K (+6.7% vs area average), population density of 8,024 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.76% (-2.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Brentwood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Brentwood in Washington, DC receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #26 out of 47 neighborhoods analyzed.
62
Total Incidents
5.2
Monthly Average
#26 / 47
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Brentwood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 21:00 (8 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 10:00 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 Brentwood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 13 incidents, while 2025-03 saw the lowest activity at 2 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Washington experiences approximately 5 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 30% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like Brentwood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Brentwood is Robbery | Robbery - Others, accounting for 38.7% of all incidents (24 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Gun at 24.2% (15 cases). The top three categories combined represent 77% 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
8,023.65
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #35 of 47 neighborhoods
-47.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
88.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #33 of 47 neighborhoods
-2.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$581,195.13
average estimate
Ranks #25 of 47 neighborhoods
-9.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$119,606.93
average estimate
Ranks #23 of 47 neighborhoods
+6.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.