Crime in Washington, D.C. has dropped sharply since President Donald Trump ordered a federal takeover of policing the capital earlier this month.
According to the D.C. Police Union, carjackings are down 83%, robberies down 46%, and overall violent crime down 22% compared to the week before the crackdown.
Other offenses also showed marked decreases: assault with a deadly weapon dropped 6%, car thefts fell 21%, property crime was down 6%, and overall crime across the city was 8% lower.
“These numbers are proof that federal assistance gives us a boost,” the union wrote, while calling for further reforms to keep the momentum.
Hundreds of arrests and dozens of guns seized
Since the operation began, federal and local authorities have made over 450 arrests, including three known gang members, and seized 68 firearms. On the night of August 18–19 alone, FBI Director Kash Patel reported 21 arrests in the city, including charges for felony assault, larceny, drug offenses, and assault on an officer.
Nearly 50 homeless encampments have also been cleared, with voluntary relocations for those displaced.