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Washington Sees Historic Low Homicides Amid Federal Crackdown

2/3/2026

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In January 2026, Washington, D.C., recorded two homicides, the year's lowest start in a decade.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s federal enforcement operations produced more than 9,300 arrests.
Washington posted a three-week homicide-free period, the first in nearly 30 years, amid critics saying trends were improving before intervention.
Most crime categories declined, but assaults with weapons rose.
The White House credits federal enforcement for the reduction.

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Story summary

In January 2026, Washington, D.C., recorded two homicides, the year's lowest start in a decade.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s federal enforcement operations produced more than 9,300 arrests.
Washington posted a three-week homicide-free period, the first in nearly 30 years, amid critics saying trends were improving before intervention.
Most crime categories declined, but assaults with weapons rose.
The White House credits federal enforcement for the reduction.