20002 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 39 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $601K (-9.6% vs area average), median household income of $125K (+11.5% vs area average), population density of 13,424 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.28% (+2.0% vs area average).
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 20002 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 zip was compared against 39 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 zip in Washington, DC.
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #31 out of 39 zips analyzed.
391
Total Incidents
32.6
Monthly Average
#31 / 39
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Crime incidents in 20002 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 21:00 (35 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 3. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Washington, DC can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly crime data for 20002 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 41 incidents, while 2025-03 saw the lowest activity at 26 incidents. On average, this zip in Washington experiences approximately 33 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like 20002 tend to fluctuate.
The most common type of crime in 20002 is Robbery | Robbery - Others, accounting for 30.7% of all incidents (120 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Gun at 27.1% (106 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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.
13,423.81
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #12 of 39 zips
+15.9% vs area average
91.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #19 of 38 zips
+2.0% vs area average
$600,610.69
average estimate
Ranks #18 of 31 zips
-9.6% vs area average
$125,020.5
average estimate
Ranks #14 of 35 zips
+11.5% vs area average
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.