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Capitol Hill Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • WASHINGTON, DC
Walking Safety
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Summary

Capitol Hill has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 47 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $862K (+34.5% vs area average), median household income of $157K (+40.4% vs area average), population density of 18,327 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.72% (-2.4% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Capitol Hill

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Capitol Hill 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

Very Safe

This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #16 out of 47 neighborhoods analyzed.

21

Total Incidents

1.8

Monthly Average

#16 / 47

Safety Rank

Very Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Capitol Hill show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (3 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the evening, particularly around 20:00 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 Capitol Hill reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-06 with 7 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Washington experiences approximately 2 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 10% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like Capitol Hill tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Robbery | Robbery - Gun
1361.9%
Robbery | Robbery - Others
314.3%
Assault | Assault W/Dangerous Weapon - Others
29.5%
Assault | Assault W/Dangerous Weapon - Knife
29.5%
Homicide | Homicide - Gun
14.8%

The most common type of crime in Capitol Hill is Robbery | Robbery - Gun, accounting for 61.9% of all incidents (13 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Others at 14.3% (3 cases). The top three categories combined represent 86% 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

18,326.84

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #12 of 47 neighborhoods

+19.1% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

88.7%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #34 of 47 neighborhoods

-2.4% vs area average

Median Home Value

$861,934.29

average estimate

Ranks #8 of 47 neighborhoods

+34.5% vs area average

Median Household Income

$157,365.31

average estimate

Ranks #7 of 47 neighborhoods

+40.4% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1712.5%
Children & Teens34th highest
18-248.7%
Young Adults31st highest
25-3426.3%
Young Professionals15th highest
35-4419.6%
Mid-Career Adults3rd highest
45-549.9%
Mature Adults32nd highest
55-648.5%
Pre-Retirement36th highest
65+14.5%
Seniors15th highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

SourceURL
Crime, 2023Link
Crime, 2024Link
2020 CensusLink
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