The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 20008, DC: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$32.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for 20008, DC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,934 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 20008 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 20008, DC Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 20008 ranks in the 13th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 13% of zip codes but less safe than 87%. This analysis applies only to 20008's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 20008 is 48.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 20008 Residents generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 20008 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the south areas to 1 in 24 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 20008, DC see the most incidents - about 329 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 20008, DC

The total projected cost of crime in 20008 for 2025 is $32,023,268. This translates to approximately $1,086 per resident and $1,934 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in 20008. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 20008 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

20008, DC:	$1086
20020, DC:	$1593
22202, VA:	$518
District of Columbia:	$1264
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 20008 is $1,086 per year, which is $621 more than the national average and $178 less than District of Columbia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 20008:

In 20020, DC, crime costs $1,593 per person, which is $507 more than in 20008.
In 22202, VA, crime costs $518 per person, which is $568 less than in 20008

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 20008 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 20008	Cost per 20008 Resident
Murder	$17.3 million	$588
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.27 million	$43
Robbery	$1.87 million	$63
Assault	$1.53 million	$52
Kidnapping	$149,497	$5
Vehicle Theft	$2.52 million	$86
Burglary	$438,677	$15
Theft	$2.06 million	$70
Arson	$7,571	$0
Vandalism	$3.93 million	$133
Animal Cruelty	$5,297	$0
Drug Crimes	$584,074	$20
Identity Theft	$314,363	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$32,023,268	$1,086

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 20008, DC

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 20008 totals $122,154,811 ($4,141 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $154,178,079 ($5,227 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 20008 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 20008 has 23, have the same problem. Of 20008’s 29,499 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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20008 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 20008 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.804
Robbery	2.015
Rape	0.7083
Murder	0.3128
Total Violent Crime	4.840 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.51
Vehicle Theft	5.525
Burglary	1.640
Arson	0.0106
Total Property Crime	20.69 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0836
Drug Crimes	2.677
Vandalism	18.65
Identity Theft	1.377
Animal Cruelty	0.0243
Total "Other" Rate	22.81 (F)

Individual 20008 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 20008 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 20008.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
20016, DC	D-	D+	D
20010, DC	F	D-	D-
20007, DC	F	D+	F
20009, DC	F	D-	D-
20015, DC	D	C-	D+
20057, DC	C	B+	A+
20036, DC	F	F	F
20011, DC	F	D-	D
20037, DC	F	D-	F
20059, DC	D-	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

20008 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
08075, NJ	A-	A	A
11803, NY	B+	B+	B+
32327, FL	A+	A	A
78023, TX	B+	B	B
49444, MI	D+	F	F
60035, IL	B	B+	B+
60142, IL	A+	A+	A+
60181, IL	C	B	B
60189, IL	B+	A+	A+
67037, KS	B-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, 20008 is safer than the District of Columbia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 20008, DC average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools N/A. See 20008 schools on SchoolGrade

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