District of Columbia, United States
Washington, D.C.
Local Advisories
Common scams and safety notes for Washington, D.C., from travelers and public reporting — not a substitute for your government's official travel advisory.
Rush-Hour Metro & the MallPickpocketing
The Metro during rush hour and crowds around the National Mall are the most reported pickpocketing spots.
Stick to the Tourist CoreGeneral
The core tourist area (National Mall, monuments, Smithsonian) is heavily patrolled and very safe. Some neighborhoods farther from the Mall have higher crime rates — stick to well-traveled tourist areas, especially at night.
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