Fact-check · Sep 12, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Crime in our nation's capital, Washington DC was through the roof... we have crime down to Washington DC”
TRUE
What the record shows
Violent crime down 35% in 2024 vs 2023 (lowest in 30+ years per DOJ/MPD); homicide down 41% H1 2026 vs H1 2025. But aggravated assault up 45%, gun assault up 13% in same period.
Sources
- Crime in Washington, DC: What You Need to Know - Council on Criminal Justice
- District Crime Data at a Glance | mpdc
- What is the crime rate in Washington, DC? | USAFacts
- Washington, DC Crime Rates and Statistics - NeighborhoodScout
- District of Columbia | Violent Crime in D.C. Hits 30 Year Low | United States Department of Justice
- Washington, D.C.’s crime decline and its lessons for American policing - Niskanen Center
From: President Trump Delivers Remarks to U.S. Embassy Personnel and Business Leaders
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