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The Pentagon says crime across the district decreased 40% compared with the same period last year, including carjackings, robberies and violent crime.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 29, 2025

“We know that when carjackings go down, when use of guns go down, when homicides or robberies go down, neighborhoods feel safer and are safer,” Bowser said in late August.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 25, 2025

However, carjackings are dropping significantly in the district.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2025

Homicides were down 32%, robberies down 39% and armed carjackings down 53% when compared with 2023 levels, according to data collected by the Metropolitan Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2025

Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced legislation Monday aimed at rolling back some of the city’s sweeping anti-police rules and changes adopted in 2020 as the District grapples with an ongoing wave of shootings, robberies and carjackings.

From Washington Times Oct. 23, 2023

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