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District Heights, MD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The District Heights Police Department serves the city of District Heights, MD in Prince George'S County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 166 violent crimes and 385 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.9 per 100k residents, which is 18.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 139.0 per 100k, 15.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate86.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate139.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate34.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime86.9B166106.2-18.2%
Property Crime139.0B385163.6-15.0%
Aggravated Assault52.1F4422.3+134.2%
Burglary34.8D5524.0+44.6%
Larceny52.1A207116.4-55.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft52.1F12022.2+135.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Capitol Heights 2 miles
A 51.1
F 306.7
Violent: 41.2% lower
Property: 120.6% higher
Morningside 2 miles
B 83.5
D 250.4
Violent: 3.9% lower
Property: 80.1% higher
Berwyn Heights 3 miles
N/A 0.0
B 123.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 11.1% lower
Brentwood 3 miles
A 27.1
A 54.2
Violent: 68.8% lower
Property: 61.0% lower
Fairmount Heights 3 miles
N/A 0.0
F 407.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 193.2% higher