The rate of violent crime in Washington, D.C., has hit a 30-year low, according to data from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Violent crime in the district has declined 35% year-over-year, Mathew M. Graves, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, said Friday. There were 3,388 incidents so far in 2024, compared to 5,215 incidents in 2023.

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A year-end analysis of violent crime in the District shows the rate of violent incidents is at a 30-year low.  According to a presentation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, violent crime overall has dropped 35% over last year, from 5,215 incidents in 2023 to 3,388 so far in 2024. Homicide is down 30%. Sex abuse crime is down 22%. Assault …

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Violent crime in D.C. is down 35% this year. The historic drop represents the lowest number of violent crimes in D.C. in 30 years, according to the U.S. Attorney Matt Graves. In a briefing with reporters including the News4 I Team on Friday, Graves attributed a large percentage of that crime drop to his office’s relentless focus on the few hundred people committing the most serious gun crimes in the District. “What you see … in 2022, 2023 and 20…

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The rate of violent crime in Washington, D.C., has hit a 30-year low, according to data from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Violent crime in the district has declined 35% year-over-year, Mathew M. Graves, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, said Friday. There were 3,388 incidents so far in 2024, compared to 5,215 incidents in 2023. Crimes that saw significant drops this year included homicide down 30%, sexual abuse down 22%, assault with a …

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Violent crime in D.C. is showing a decline this year compared to 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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Violent crime in Washington, D.C., has seen a 35% decline in 2024 compared to 2023, and violent crime in the district is now at a 30-year low.

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