Congress Heights/Shipley Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • WASHINGTON, DCSummary
Congress Heights/Shipley has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 47 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $356K (-44.5% vs area average), median household income of $44K (-60.9% vs area average), population density of 11,187 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.9% (0.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Congress Heights/Shipley
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Congress Heights/Shipley 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #39 out of 47 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
91
Total Incidents
7.6
Monthly Average
#39 / 47
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Congress Heights/Shipley show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 23:00 (9 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 Congress Heights/Shipley reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 15 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 2 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Washington experiences approximately 8 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 10% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like Congress Heights/Shipley tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Congress Heights/Shipley is Assault | Assault W/Dangerous Weapon - Gun, accounting for 30.8% of all incidents (28 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Gun at 24.2% (22 cases). The top three categories combined represent 68% 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
11,187.23
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #28 of 47 neighborhoods
-27.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #23 of 47 neighborhoods
0.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$355,838.66
average estimate
Ranks #40 of 47 neighborhoods
-44.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$43,882.96
average estimate
Ranks #45 of 47 neighborhoods
-60.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.