Historic Anacostia Safety Report
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Summary
Historic Anacostia has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 47 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $342K (-46.6% vs area average), median household income of $51K (-54.6% vs area average), population density of 14,173 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.77% (-3.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Historic Anacostia
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Historic Anacostia 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #37 out of 47 neighborhoods analyzed.
76
Total Incidents
6.3
Monthly Average
#37 / 47
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Historic Anacostia show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (8 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 Historic Anacostia reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 13 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 4 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Washington experiences approximately 6 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like Historic Anacostia tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Historic Anacostia is Assault | Assault W/Dangerous Weapon - Gun, accounting for 31.6% of all incidents (24 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Gun at 27.6% (21 cases). The top three categories combined represent 75% 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
14,172.68
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #22 of 47 neighborhoods
-7.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #40 of 47 neighborhoods
-3.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$342,188.94
average estimate
Ranks #41 of 47 neighborhoods
-46.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$50,941.58
average estimate
Ranks #43 of 47 neighborhoods
-54.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.