Gwu Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • WASHINGTON, DCLoading Map...
Summary
Gwu has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 47 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $602K (-6.1% vs area average), median household income of $72K (-35.9% vs area average), population density of 20,600 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 79.85% (-12.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Gwu
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Gwu 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #24 out of 47 neighborhoods analyzed.
37
Total Incidents
3.1
Monthly Average
#24 / 47
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Gwu show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (5 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 22:00 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 Gwu reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 6 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Washington experiences approximately 3 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 18% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like Gwu tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Gwu is Robbery | Robbery - Others, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents (13 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault W/Dangerous Weapon - Knife at 16.2% (6 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
20,599.89
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #10 of 47 neighborhoods
+33.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
79.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #46 of 47 neighborhoods
-12.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$601,999.27
average estimate
Ranks #24 of 47 neighborhoods
-6.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$71,896.67
average estimate
Ranks #38 of 47 neighborhoods
-35.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.