OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Golden Triangle, Washington DC?
Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Very low for Washington DC
Reported crime around the center of Golden Triangle is lower than in 66% of areas in Washington DC, taking into account how many people are usually around. 340 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 Golden Triangle.
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By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of Washington DC |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | lower than in 56% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Low | lower than in 58% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 80% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Very low, lower than in 92% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 62% of areas.
Most reports here are from 11pm–12am.
What gets reported here
- Theft: 230 (68%)
- Theft from vehicle: 69 (20%)
- Robbery: 17 (5%)
- Aggravated assault: 10 (3%)
- Vehicle theft: 9 (3%)
Falling: the last 6 months were 23% quieter than the city-wide trend.
Around Golden Triangle
The areas right next to it range from very low to low.
- Farragut Square Very low
- Foggy Bottom Very low
- West End Very low
- Dupont Circle Low
- Franklin Square Low
- Downtown Low
- Logan Circle Low
- Kalorama Heights 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.