Soldiers deployed to clear out homeless people.
I think I need to watch some dystopian drama on TV tonight to cheer myself up.
Not so fluffy homeless people causing mayhem in DC
Washington, D.C. Crime Overview (2023)
Population: ~679,000
Overall Crime Rate: 5,458 per 100,000 (2.4 times the national average of ~2,477)
Violent Crime Rate: 1,151 per 100,000 (207.4% higher than the national average of ~367)
Murder: 39 per 100,000 (national avg: 5)
Robbery: 614 per 100,000 (national avg: 82)
Aggravated Assault: 458 per 100,000 (national avg: 250)
Rape: 39 per 100,000 (national avg: 30)
Property Crime Rate: 4,307 per 100,000 (124.7% higher than the national average of ~2,110)
Larceny-Theft: 2,991 per 100,000 (national avg: 1,550)
Motor Vehicle Theft: 1,071 per 100,000 (national avg: 220)
Burglary: 246 per 100,000 (national avg: 341)
Total Crimes: 35,341 (7,112 violent, 28,229 property)
Chance of Victimization: 1 in 17 for any crime; 1 in 95 for violent crime; 1 in 24 for property crime
Washington, D.C. had a significant crime spike in 2023, with a 24.3% increase in overall crime from 2022, driven by a 41.1% rise in violent crime and a 20.5% rise in property crime. Homicides reached 274, the highest since 1998, making it one of the deadliest large cities in the U.S..