The Brief
- D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday that violent crime has dropped 45% since federal oversight began.
- City data shows steep declines in homicides, carjackings and robberies compared with last year.
- Bowser urged federal officers to shift their focus from immigration enforcement to violent crime.
WASHINGTON – During a situational update on the federal law enforcement presence in the District on Wednesday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser stated that violent crime is down 45% since the oversight started, compared with the same period last year.
What we know:
Overall, there’s been a 38% drop in homicides, an 87% drop in carjackings and a 62% drop in robberies. These figures come as arrests in D.C. this month have topped 1,500, which is up 20% from this time in 2024. …