Is it okay to walk in Brookland, Washington DC?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Low for Washington DC

Reported crime around the center of Brookland is higher than in 53% of areas in Washington DC, taking into account how many people are usually around. 42 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.

“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Brookland.

See Brookland on the map

The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.

By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of Washington DC
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	Low	higher than in 57% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Low	higher than in 56% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Low	higher than in 57% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Low, higher than in 62% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Low, lower than in 54% of areas.

Most reports here are from 8am–9am.

What gets reported here

Theft from vehicle: 19 (45%)
Theft: 12 (29%)
Burglary: 4 (10%)
Vehicle theft: 4 (10%)
Robbery: 2 (5%)

Falling: the last 6 months were 19% quieter than the city-wide trend.

Around Brookland

The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.

University Heights Moderate
Woodridge Low
Brentwood Moderate
Langdon Moderate
North Michigan Park Low
Michigan Park Low
Edgewood Moderate
Gateway Low

How to read this

It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
Levels compare areas within Washington DC. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.