Columbia Heights Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • WASHINGTON, DCSummary
Columbia Heights has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 47 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $626K (-2.3% vs area average), median household income of $123K (+10.1% vs area average), population density of 41,055 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.73% (-1.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Columbia Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Columbia Heights 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #47 out of 47 neighborhoods analyzed.
155
Total Incidents
12.9
Monthly Average
#47 / 47
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Columbia Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 15:00 (14 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 Columbia Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 21 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 6 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Washington experiences approximately 13 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 20% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like Columbia Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Columbia Heights is Robbery | Robbery - Others, accounting for 42.6% of all incidents (66 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Gun at 27.1% (42 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
41,055.34
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #2 of 47 neighborhoods
+166.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #31 of 47 neighborhoods
-1.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$626,218.5
average estimate
Ranks #21 of 47 neighborhoods
-2.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$123,420.35
average estimate
Ranks #21 of 47 neighborhoods
+10.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.