OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Georgetown, Washington DC?
Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Low for Washington DC
Reported crime around the center of Georgetown is lower than in 62% of areas in Washington DC, taking into account how many people are usually around. 249 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 Georgetown.
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 | Very low | lower than in 84% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Moderate | higher than in 82% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 68% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Low, lower than in 64% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, lower than in 60% of areas.
Most reports here are from 5pm–6pm.
What gets reported here
- Theft: 185 (74%)
- Theft from vehicle: 56 (22%)
- Burglary: 4 (2%)
- Robbery: 2 (1%)
- Vehicle theft: 2 (1%)
Falling: the last 6 months were 22% quieter than the city-wide trend.
Around Georgetown
The areas right next to it are all very low.
- Foggy Bottom Very low
- West End Very low
- Burleith Low
- Golden Triangle Very low
- Dupont Circle Low
- Kalorama Heights Low
- Woodland-Normanstone Very low
- Farragut Square Very 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.
Source: DC Metropolitan Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Oct 2, 2026.