Is Bloomingdale / Eckington / Truxton Circle safe?
Washington, Washington, D.C. · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Bloomingdale / Eckington / Truxton Circle as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Bloomingdale / Eckington / Truxton Circle
“Go with care. Bloomingdale, Eckington, and Truxton Circle offer charming historic Victorian row houses, acclaimed local dining, and easy access to the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Visitors should exercise typical urban street smarts, as property theft and occasional violent incidents occur near major transit corridors and arterial intersections.”
Targeted police enforcement and business improvement efforts along the North Capitol Street and Florida Avenue corridors have focused on reducing carjackings and commercial robberies.
About the area
These contiguous, historic neighborhoods in central Washington, D.C. are characterized by colorful 19th-century brick row houses, secluded pocket parks, and neighborhood-serving bistros. While interior residential blocks have a strong community feel, they sit adjacent to busy transportation corridors that experience higher city crime rates.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Victorian Architecture
- Walkable Dining Hub
- Community-Focused
Walking and biking in Bloomingdale / Eckington / Truxton Circle
Walk score: 89/100 · Bike score: 93/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are conveniently distributed across all three neighborhoods, with immediate access to the Metropolitan Branch Trail linking north toward Brookland and south to Union Station.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High median household incomes exceeding $115,000 and low residential vacancy rates supporting ongoing neighborhood revitalization.
- Active, tight-knit civic associations and strong community stewardship of local green spaces.
- Direct, off-street non-motorized connectivity via the paved Metropolitan Branch Trail.
Cons
- Elevated frequency of property crimes including motor vehicle theft, smash-and-grabs, and package theft.
- Higher risk of street robberies and occasional weapons discharges along perimeter corridors like North Capitol Street and Rhode Island Avenue.
- Noticeable safety disparities between well-lit, gentrified residential streets and adjacent underpasses or commercial corridors.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately noticeable, primarily concentrated along North Capitol Street, Florida Avenue, and near the railway and highway underpasses heading toward NoMa. City outreach services regularly engage with individuals in these perimeter zones.
What Bloomingdale / Eckington / Truxton Circle is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters, dog walkers, and neighbors picking up coffee along tree-lined sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential throughout interior blocks, with steady foot traffic near local parks and retail corners.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Bustling and social near neighborhood dining hubs, though side streets quickly become dimly lit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet on residential streets, but caution is warranted near major thoroughfares and isolated underpasses where mugging risks increase.
Transit, parking and getting around
WMATA serves the area via the Shaw-Howard University station (Green Line) and NoMa-Gallaudet U or Rhode Island Ave stations (Red Line), each roughly a 10-to-20-minute walk away. Major bus lines include the 80, G2, P6, and the 90/92 cross-town routes.
Street parking is heavily restricted under DC Residential Permit Parking (RPP Zone 5), limiting non-permitted visitor parking to two hours during enforced times. Commercial parking garages are scarce, though limited paid garage parking exists at Eckington Yards.
Things to do in Bloomingdale / Eckington / Truxton Circle
- Relax or attend community events in the secluded courtyard of Crispus Attucks Park.
- Walk, run, or bike along the Metropolitan Branch Trail to view large-scale public murals in Eckington.
- Dine at acclaimed, intimate eateries along the First Street NW culinary strip in Bloomingdale.
Local favorites
- The Red Hen · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (1850)Acclaimed rustic trattoria famous for wood-fired Italian dishes and creative handmade pastas.
- Boundary Stone Public House · Gastropub · 4.6★ (1200)Cozy neighborhood gathering spot serving craft whiskey, local draft beers, and pub favorites.
- Big Bear Cafe · Cafe & Bar · 4.5★ (1450)Beloved community hub featuring specialty coffee, farm-to-table food, and a lush vine-draped patio.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.