Crime per Capita in Adams Morgan
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Adams Morgan.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D+ |
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C- |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$19.5 million
Cost of Crime™ for Adams Morgan, Washington, DC
In 2025, crime will cost $1,998 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Adams Morgan 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 Adams Morgan, Washington, DC Safe?
The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Adams Morgan ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of neighborhoods but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Adams Morgan's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Adams Morgan is 56.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Adams Morgan Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Adams Morgan varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the central areas to 1 in 23 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Adams Morgan, Washington, DC see the most incidents - about 192 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC
The total projected cost of crime in Adams Morgan for 2025 is $19,520,487. This translates to approximately $1,195 per resident and $1,998 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Adams Morgan. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Adams Morgan Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Adams Morgan, Washington, DC: | $1195 |
|---|---|
| Deanwood, Washington, DC: | $1501 |
| Au-Tenleytown, Washington, DC: | $907 |
| District of Columbia: | $1264 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Adams Morgan is $1,195 per year, which is $731 more than the national average and $69 less than Washington's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Adams Morgan:
- In Deanwood, Washington, DC, crime costs $1,501 per person, which is $307 more than in Adams Morgan.
- In Au-Tenleytown, Washington, DC, crime costs $907 per person, which is $288 less than in Adams Morgan
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Adams Morgan for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Adams Morgan |
Cost per Adams Morgan Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$10.1 million |
$619 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$673,214 |
$41 |
Robbery |
$1.44 million |
$88 |
Assault |
$1.11 million |
$68 |
Kidnapping |
$79,736 |
$5 |
Vehicle Theft |
$1.36 million |
$83 |
Burglary |
$269,436 |
$16 |
Theft |
$1.62 million |
$99 |
Arson |
$3,685 |
$0 |
Vandalism |
$2.29 million |
$140 |
Animal Cruelty |
$2,457 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$333,010 |
$20 |
Identity Theft |
$223,129 |
$14 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$19,520,487 |
$1,195 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Adams Morgan, Washington, 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 Adams Morgan totals $71,177,231 ($4,357 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $90,697,718 ($5,552 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 Adams Morgan 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 central part of the neighborhood 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 Adams Morgan has 12, have the same problem. Of Adams Morgan’s 16,337 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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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 Adams Morgan residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.374 |
Robbery |
2.805 |
Rape |
0.6796 |
Murder |
0.3293 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.188 (D+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
19.13 |
Vehicle Theft |
5.381 |
Burglary |
1.818 |
Arson |
0.0093 |
Total Property Crime |
26.34 (C-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0805 |
Drug Crimes |
2.756 |
Vandalism |
19.63 |
Identity Theft |
1.765 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0203 |
Total "Other" Rate |
24.26 (F) |
Individual Adams Morgan Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Adams Morgan is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Adams Morgan.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D- | F | |
D+ | D+ | C+ | |
D- | D | D | |
D | D | D+ | |
D+ | C+ | C+ | |
D | C- | D+ | |
D | D | D+ | |
D- | D+ | D- | |
C- | C+ | B- | |
F | D- | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Adams Morgan is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | A- | A- | |
A+ | A | A | |
B- | C- | C- | |
C- | C | C | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
F | D | D | |
B+ | A+ | A+ | |
B- | B | B | |
B | B- | B- | |
A+ | B+ | B+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Adams Morgan 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 Adams Morgan, Washington, DC average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Adams Morgan schools on SchoolGrade
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