New data shows there have been over 800 carjackings in D.C. this year – more than double the total number of carjackings reported in 2022. That means the District is averaging almost three carjackings per day since the top of the year.
As of Oct. 22, there have been 806 carjackings in the District. That’s compared to 387 at this time last year. Police say they have made 127 arrests in this year’s cases.
According to MPD, 64% of carjacking arrests involve juveniles.