Is it okay to walk in Langston, Washington DC?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Moderate for Washington DC

Reported crime around the center of Langston is higher than in 74% of areas in Washington DC, taking into account how many people are usually around. 24 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 Langston.

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By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of Washington DC
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	Moderate	higher than in 75% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Moderate	higher than in 75% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Moderate	higher than in 67% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Moderate, higher than in 81% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 63% of areas.

Most reports here are from 5pm–6pm.

What gets reported here

Theft from vehicle: 9 (38%)
Theft: 8 (33%)
Aggravated assault: 4 (17%)
Vehicle theft: 2 (8%)
Burglary: 1 (4%)

Around Langston

The areas right next to it range from low to very high.

Carver High
Kingman Park Very high
Trinidad High
Arboretum Low
Ivy City High
Hill East Low
Mayfair 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.