Fact check: Has Washington DC ever had a moth with no murders

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, none of the sources directly answer whether Washington DC has ever had a month with no murders. However, the sources consistently report that violent crime in DC has reached historic lows. Multiple sources confirm that violent crime in D.C. hit a 30-year low in 2024 ^{[1] [2]}, with homicides down 32% and robberies down 39% ^[1]. The city's homicide rate in 2024 was roughly around 25 per 100,000 residents ^[2], and total violent crime is down 35% from 2023 ^[1].

Despite these improvements, murders continue to occur in the city. One source indicates that there have been nearly 100 homicides in 2025 ^[3], suggesting that murders remain a persistent issue even amid overall declining crime rates.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial context about the reliability of DC crime statistics themselves. The analyses reveal that there are ongoing concerns about data accuracy, with the Justice Department investigating D.C. police over alleged fake crime data ^{[4] [5]}. This investigation raises questions about whether the reported crime statistics accurately reflect reality.

Additionally, the question doesn't account for competing political narratives about DC crime. While some sources emphasize the 30-year low in violent crime ^[6], others present a contrasting view that "D.C. Crime Is Out of Control" ^[3]. These conflicting perspectives suggest that different political actors benefit from emphasizing either the crime reduction success story or the ongoing public safety crisis.

The analyses also mention the deployment of National Guard troops and discussions about their effectiveness ^[7], indicating that crime remains a significant enough concern to warrant federal intervention.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question appears to contain a typographical error ("moth" instead of "month"), which could indicate careless research or rushed inquiry. More importantly, the question seems to seek a binary yes/no answer to a complex statistical question that requires nuanced analysis of historical crime data.

The framing of the question may reflect confirmation bias - seeking evidence for an exceptionally rare occurrence (a murder-free month) that would support a particular narrative about DC's crime situation. Given that DC's violent crime rate is described as being as low as it has been since the 1960s ^[6], yet murders still occur regularly, the question appears to set an unrealistic standard for measuring public safety improvements.

The question also ignores the broader context of data reliability concerns ^{[4] [5]}, which is essential for accurately assessing any claims about DC crime statistics.