GrimyTimes has documented 76 federal criminal cases in District of Columbia. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76 | 100.0% |
Recent Federal Cases in District of Columbia
- Crime Spree: District of Columbia 2023 (2023-07-01)
- Crime Plagues District of Columbia in 2022 (2022-07-01)
- D.C. Crime Rates Rise in 2021 Amid National Trends (2021-07-01)
- D.C. Crime Spikes in 2020, FBI Says (2020-07-01)
- Crime in District of Columbia 2019: A Year of Declining Violent Crime (2019-07-01)
- Crime Crashes in District of Columbia 2018 (2018-07-01)
- Crime in District of Columbia 2017: Opioid Crisis and Violent Crime Soar (2017-07-01)
- Crime Surge in District of Columbia 2016 (2016-07-01)
- Crime Plagues the District: 2015 (2015-07-01)
- District of Columbia 2014: Crime on the Rise (2014-07-01)
- D.C. Crime Soared in 2013 with a Staggering Increase in Violent Offenses (2013-07-01)
- Crime Trends in District of Columbia 2012: Violent Crime Rates Continue to Rise (2012-07-01)
- Crime Rates Plunge in District of Columbia 2011 (2011-07-01)
- Crime in the District of Columbia 2010: A City in Turmoil (2010-07-01)
- D.C. Crime Wave: 2009’s Rise in Violent Crimes (2009-07-01)
Federal Law Enforcement in District of Columbia
Federal criminal cases in District of Columbia are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.