Brightwood Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • WASHINGTON, DCLoading Map...
Summary
Brightwood has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 47 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $566K (-11.8% vs area average), median household income of $89K (-20.8% vs area average), population density of 12,950 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.35% (+0.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Brightwood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Brightwood in Washington, DC receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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 #19 out of 47 neighborhoods analyzed.
53
Total Incidents
4.4
Monthly Average
#19 / 47
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Brightwood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (6 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 8:00 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 Brightwood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 8 incidents, while 2025-06 saw the lowest activity at 1 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Washington experiences approximately 4 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like Brightwood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Brightwood is Robbery | Robbery - Others, accounting for 35.8% of all incidents (19 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Gun at 24.5% (13 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
12,950.24
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #25 of 47 neighborhoods
-15.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #22 of 47 neighborhoods
+0.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$565,511.68
average estimate
Ranks #28 of 47 neighborhoods
-11.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$88,837.64
average estimate
Ranks #33 of 47 neighborhoods
-20.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.