United States: Homicide Data (20232024)
Total homicides: 22,830 deaths, or 6.8 per 100,000 population
homicide data for Washington, D.C.
After the spike in 2023, violent crimeincluding homicidesdeclined sharply in 2024 (by around 35% overall).
AxiosTIME
Despite this progress, Washington, D.C.s homicide rate in 2024 remained relatively highabout 27 per 100,000 residentsa level that stands out when compared to other American and international cities
Year / Period | Homicide Count | Change vs. Prior Year |
---|---|---|
2023 (Full Year) | 274 | |
2024 (Full Year) | 187 | 32% vs. 2023 |
2025 (By July 2528) | 9395 | ~10% vs. same period in 2024 |
2025 (By Aug 12) | 100 | 12% vs. same point in 2024 |