Trinidad Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • WASHINGTON, DCLoading Map...
Summary
Trinidad has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 47 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $453K (-29.3% vs area average), median household income of $78K (-30.1% vs area average), population density of 13,817 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 85.95% (-5.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Trinidad
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Trinidad in Washington, DC receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly higher than most comparable areas. 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 #41 out of 47 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
135
Total Incidents
11.3
Monthly Average
#41 / 47
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Trinidad show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 23:00 (14 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 9:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Trinidad reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 17 incidents, while 2025-08 saw the lowest activity at 6 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Washington experiences approximately 11 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 Trinidad tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Trinidad is Robbery | Robbery - Gun, accounting for 27.4% of all incidents (37 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault W/Dangerous Weapon - Gun at 19.3% (26 cases). The top three categories combined represent 66% 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
13,816.59
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #24 of 47 neighborhoods
-10.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
86.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #44 of 47 neighborhoods
-5.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$453,029.79
average estimate
Ranks #35 of 47 neighborhoods
-29.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$78,356.2
average estimate
Ranks #35 of 47 neighborhoods
-30.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.