Washington Crimes Dataset

The Onyx Data DataDNA Challenge - March 2025

Proudly Sponsored by Enterprise DNA

Enterprise DNA is proud to partner with Onyx Data for the March 2025 DataDNA Challenge! In this challenge, participants will work with the Washington Crimes Dataset Dataset to explore historical crime patterns, assess geographical hotspots, and analyze crime severity through detailed, real-world data.

Whether you're a data enthusiast, student, or seasoned professional, this challenge is your opportunity to showcase your analytical skills using Power BI or other BI tools, learn from a vibrant community, and generate insights that drive smarter law enforcement and safer communities.

What is the Dataset About?

This dataset provides a comprehensive view of Washington, D.C.'s crime landscape, offering detailed insights to support a nuanced analysis of criminal activity and community safety. It empowers participants to explore various facets of crime, including:

• Examine the total number of reported crimes over specified time periods.
• Analyze how crime occurrences vary by time of day, including shifts such as midnight, day, and evening.
• Identify and rank the five most frequently reported types of crimes.
• Investigate the distribution of crime across various neighborhood clusters.
• Map out regions with high crime density to reveal spatial patterns and critical zones.
• Assess the proportion of crimes that involve firearms.
• Measure the average duration from the occurrence of a crime to its official reporting.
• Evaluate how crime trends evolve over time—whether on an annual or monthly basis.
• Compare crime rates across different police districts to assess enforcement efficiency.

Participants are encouraged to analyze this real-world dataset, uncover actionable insights, and craft data-driven stories that inform law enforcement and derive actionable insights for law enforcement and policy-making.