20260 Safety Report
ZIP • WASHINGTON, DCSummary
20260 has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 39 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $673K (+1.2% vs area average), median household income of $120K (+7.4% vs area average), population density of 6,372 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.84% (+2.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 20260
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 20260 in Washington, DC receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly higher than most comparable areas. 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other zips in the region. This area ranks #37 out of 39 zips analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
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Total Incidents
0.2
Monthly Average
#37 / 39
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 20260 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (1 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 20260 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 1 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Washington experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like 20260 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 20260 is Sex Abuse | Sex Abuse, accounting for 50% of all incidents (1 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Others at 50% (1 cases). 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
6,372
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #28 of 39 zips
-45.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.8%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #16 of 38 zips
+2.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$672,600
average estimate
Ranks #10 of 31 zips
+1.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$120,389
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 35 zips
+7.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.