The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Brookland, Washington, 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?

$8.16 million

Cost of Crime™ for Brookland, Washington, DC

In 2025, crime will cost $3,066 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Brookland 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 Brookland, Washington, DC Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Brookland ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of neighborhoods but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Brookland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Brookland is 73.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Brookland Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Brookland varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the northwest areas to 1 in 15 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Brookland, Washington, DC see the most incidents - about 111 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Brookland, Washington, DC

The total projected cost of crime in Brookland for 2025 is $8,158,610. This translates to approximately $1,329 per resident and $3,066 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Brookland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Brookland Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Brookland, Washington, DC:	$1329
Deanwood, Washington, DC:	$1501
Au-Tenleytown, Washington, DC:	$907
District of Columbia:	$1264
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Brookland is $1,329 per year, which is $865 more than the national average and $65 more than Washington's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Brookland:

In Deanwood, Washington, DC, crime costs $1,501 per person, which is $173 more than in Brookland.
In Au-Tenleytown, Washington, DC, crime costs $907 per person, which is $422 less than in Brookland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Brookland	Cost per Brookland Resident
Murder	$3.55 million	$579
Rape/Sexual Assault	$272,251	$44
Robbery	$784,767	$128
Assault	$638,913	$104
Kidnapping	$31,985	$5
Vehicle Theft	$678,549	$111
Burglary	$131,141	$21
Theft	$929,805	$151
Arson	$1,295	$0
Vandalism	$927,269	$151
Animal Cruelty	$798	$0
Drug Crimes	$90,675	$15
Identity Theft	$116,679	$19
Total Cost of Crime	$8,158,610	$1,329

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Brookland, 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 Brookland totals $25,435,595 ($4,143 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $33,594,205 ($5,471 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 Brookland 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 northwest 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 Brookland has 3, have the same problem. Of Brookland’s 6,140 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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Brookland 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 Brookland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.623
Robbery	4.063
Rape	0.7313
Murder	0.3080
Total Violent Crime	8.726 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	29.24
Vehicle Theft	7.137
Burglary	2.355
Arson	0.0087
Total Property Crime	38.74 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0859
Drug Crimes	1.996
Vandalism	21.14
Identity Theft	2.455
Animal Cruelty	0.0176
Total "Other" Rate	25.69 (F)

Individual Brookland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Brookland is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Brookland.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brentwood, Washington, DC	D-	D-	D-
Woodridge, Washington, DC	F	D-	D-
Catholic University-Brookland, Washington, DC	D-	D	D
Michigan Park, Washington, DC	D	C-	C-
Ledroit Park, Washington, DC	D	D	D+
Shaw, Washington, DC	F	D-	F
Stadium-Armory, Washington, DC	D-	F	C-
Petworth, Washington, DC	D-	D	C-
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	D	D	D+
Stanton Park, Washington, DC	D	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Brookland 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
Viola, Monsey, NY	B-	C-	C-
University Hills, Denver, CO	D	C-	C-
Briarcliffe, Glenolden, PA	A	A-	A-
Bandini, Commerce, CA	C	D+	D+
Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA	B+	C+	C+
Bay Colony, League City, TX	A	A	A
Glendale, Los Angeles, CA	C-	D+	D+
Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI	B-	A-	A-
Town and Country North, Cockeysville, MD	B-	A-	A-
Downtown Troy, Troy, MI	C+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Brookland is as safe as 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 Brookland, Washington, DC average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Brookland schools on SchoolGrade

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