The amount of crime reported in Washington, D.C., has dropped significantly since President Donald Trump unleashed a crackdown on crime in August, while total arrests have climbed slightly.
Statistics published by the Metropolitan Police Department indicate that crime incidents have steadily decreased from Aug. 7 to Sept. 30 this year, compared with the same period last summer.
However, testimony given this week by a senior federal law enforcement official before the Senate revealed that arrests have risen slightly, as authorities go after known criminals in the region.
Trending: Anti-ICE, Anti-Catholic Arrestee Had 200 Explosives to Target D.C. Catholic Church
In the 54 days between Aug. 7, 2024, and Sept. 30, 2024, MPD data show that 4,546 crime incidents were reported. In the 54 days leading up to Trump’s federalization of MPD and crackdown on crime in the nation’s
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!