20008 Safety Report
ZIP • WASHINGTON, DCSummary
20008 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 39 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $957K (+44.0% vs area average), median household income of $138K (+22.8% vs area average), population density of 9,129 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.24% (+2.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 20008
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 20008 in Washington, DC receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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.
Walking Safety
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #17 out of 39 zips analyzed.
17
Total Incidents
1.4
Monthly Average
#17 / 39
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 20008 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (3 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 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 20008 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-11 with 3 incidents, while 2025-07 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Washington experiences approximately 1 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 58% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like 20008 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 20008 is Robbery | Robbery - Others, accounting for 35.3% of all incidents (6 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Gun at 17.6% (3 cases). The top three categories combined represent 65% 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
9,129.44
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #18 of 39 zips
-21.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #20 of 38 zips
+2.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$956,968.25
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 31 zips
+44.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$137,716.85
average estimate
Ranks #9 of 35 zips
+22.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.