As of August 2025, Washington, D.C. has a homicide rate of approximately 27.3 per 100,000 residents. This rate places D.C. among the cities with higher murder rates in the United States.
Currently, there are several cities with higher murder rates than D.C. based on recent data:
St. Louis, MO - Approximately 64.5 per 100,000
Baltimore, MD - Approximately 58.5 per 100,000
New Orleans, LA - Approximately 45.5 per 100,000
Detroit, MI - Approximately 43.5 per 100,000
Memphis, TN - Approximately 41.5 per 100,000