Cities / Washington / Safest
The safest neighborhoods in Washington, DC
Ranked from the 46 Washington areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Chevy Chase / Barnaby Woods· WashingtonOne of the lowest violent and property crime rates anywhere in Washington, D.C.94Go
- 2Palisades / Spring Valley / Wesley Heights· WashingtonAmong the lowest violent crime rates anywhere in the District of Columbia.94Go
- 3Observatory Circle· WashingtonExtremely low violent crime rate bolstered by dedicated federal and diplomatic security presence94Go
- 4Tenleytown / AU Park / Friendship Heights· WashingtonConsistently ranks among the lowest violent crime districts in Washington, D.C.90Go
- 5Glover Park / Cathedral Heights· WashingtonSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to broader District averages.90Go
- 6Georgetown / Burleith· WashingtonViolent crime rates are significantly lower than the broader D.C. metropolitan average.88Go
- 7Forest Hills / Van Ness· WashingtonViolent crime rates are among the lowest in the District of Columbia.88Go
- 8Cleveland Park / Woodley Park· WashingtonViolent crime rates are among the lowest in the District of Columbia.87Go
- 9Foggy Bottom / West End· WashingtonSignificantly lower violent crime rates than the District average, aided by joint GWPD and MPD presence.86Go
- 10Shepherd Park / Colonial Village· WashingtonOne of the lowest violent crime rates in the District of Columbia.86Go
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.