Pay extra attention when you are out-and-about on the weekends. (Luis Gomez Photos)

Pay attention to your surroundings and your behavior when you are out and about on the streets — especially on weekends.

The weekends are prime time for criminals. Lots of visitors from the suburbs and other neighborhoods visit the Borderstan area. This means extra people on the street with credit cards and cash (with “beverages” thrown into the mix), which equals opportunity for robbers.

Yes, this is a “safe neighborhood.” It’s also the downtown area of a big city. Pay attention. Also, remember to educate your visitors to the neighborhood about thefts from autos.

Following are major crimes from the past weekend in the Dupont-Logan-U Street area as reported by the DC Police.

Friday, October 28

• Assault with a Deadly Weapon, 10 pm, 2000 block of 14th Street NW (tavern)
• Burglary, October 26-28, 2200 block of 12th Place NW (residence)

Saturday, October 29

• Robbery, 6:11 am, 1900 block of 11th Street NW (sidewalk)
• Robbery, 11 pm, 1200 block of Florida Avenue NW (sidewalk)
• Stolen Auto, 2:49 am, 1500 block of 12th Street NW (street)

Sunday, October 30

• Burglary, 4:10 pm, 1300 block of 12th Street NW (residence)
• Robbery, 12:30 am, 1300 block of W Street NW (sidewalk)
• Robbery, 4:30 am, 1200 block of U Street NW (sidewalk)
• Stolen Auto, 12:30 am, 12th and W Streets NW (street)
• Stolen Auto, 10:30 am, 13th and S Streets NW (street).
• Stolen Auto, 1700 block of T Street NW (street)

Pay attention to your surroundings and your behavior when you are out and about on the streets — especially on weekends. The weekends are prime time for criminals. Lots of visitors from the suburbs and other neighborhoods visit the Borderstan area. This means extra people on the street with credit cards and cash (with “beverages” thrown into the mix), which equals opportunity for robbers.

Yes, this is a “safe neighborhood.” It’s also the downtown area of a big city. Pay attention.

Following are major crimes from the past weekend in the Dupont-Logan-U Street area as reported by the DC Police.

ADW = Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Friday, October 14

• ADW, 2:50 am, 1900 block of 19th Street NW (street)
• ADW, 2:50 am, 14th and Corcoran Streets NW (sidewalk)
• Robbery, 5 pm, 800 block of T Street NW (sidewalk).
• Robbery, 12:30 am, 1600 block of S Street NW (sidewalk)

Saturday, October 15

• ADW, 8:20 pm, 1300 block of U Street NW (street)
• ADW, 11:09 pm, 2100 block of P Street NW (nightclub)
• Robbery, 2:58 am, 2000 block of 10th Street NW (government building)
• Robbery, 10:22 pm, Connecticut Avenue and N Street NW (sidewalk)
• Robbery, 9:40 pm, 1500 block of U Street NW (sidewalk)
• Stolen Auto, 9:20 pm, 1300 block of 11th Street NW (street)

Sunday, October 16

• Burglary, 2 to 7 pm, 2200 block of 11th Street NW (residence)
• Burglary, 2 to 2:30 pm, 1100 block of W Street NW (residence)
• Robbery, 2 am, 1800 block of 7th Street NW (sidewalk)
• Robbery, noon, 2000 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW (sidewalk)
• Robbery, 9:20 pm, 1100 block of V Street NW (restaurant)

Recent crimes in the Dupont-Logan-U Street area.

The following are crimes of note from the past week — robberies, assaults, sex crimes, drug crimes, stolen autos and burglaries in the Dupont Circle, Logan Circle and U Street neighborhoods. Crimes are from police reports for Police Service Areas (PSAs) 208 (Dupont-Kalorama), 305 (includes U Street area) and 307 (Logan Circle).

Robbery

• Saturday, October 1, 1:55 am, 1400 block of Florida Avenue NW (sidewalk).
• Saturday, October 1, 2:45 am, 1700 block of 11^th Street NW (sidewalk).
• Saturday, October 1, 12:15 am, 14^th Street and Riggs Place  NW (sidewalk).
• Monday, October 3, 4:45 pm, 1500 block of 14^th Street NW (sidewalk).
• Tuesday, October 4, 2:40 am, 21^st and O Streets NW (sidewalk).

Assault With A Deadly Weapon

• Saturday, October 1, 2:30 am, Connecticut Avenue and Q Street NW (sidewalk).
• Sunday, October 2, 1:30 to 2 pm, 2100 block of Massachusetts Avenue NW (other).

Sex Abuse

• Saturday, October 1, 2:42 am, 1800 block of 17^th Street NW (residence).

Stolen Auto

• Saturday, October 1, 3:30 am, 1300 block of 9^th Street NW (street).
• Sunday, October 2, 900 block of M Street NW (street).

Burglary

• Friday, September 30, 1 to 3:30 pm, 1700 block of Corcoran Street NW (residence).
• Saturday, October 1, 3:17 to 4 am, 1900 block of 17^th Street NW (residence).
• Sunday, October 2, 9 pm, 1500 block of 12^th Street NW (residence).

There were 25 violent crimes in August in PSA 305. Of the total, 20 were robberies, 4 were assaults and 1 was a sex crimes. (MPD Crime Database)

From Matty Rhoades

Crime in the U Street area in August was down 14% on a Year-Over-Year (YOY) basis, with 83 reported crimes compared to 97 in August 2010. Fewer property crimes, notably burglaries and thefts from autos, drove down the total. There were 58 property crimes in August 2011, a 21% drop from the 73 in August 2010. The number of violent crimes was essentially unchanged on a YOY basis — there were 25 violent crimes in August 2011 compared to 24 in August 2010.

The numbers are from Police Service Area (PSA) 305, which covers the bulk of the U Street area plus neighborhoods around Howard University. All numbers are from the MPD Crime Database. Full numbers are in the chart at the bottom of this story.

• Violent Crime. There were 20 robberies last month (three with guns) compared to 17 the previous August (five with guns). The number of assaults declined slightly from five in August 2010 (one with a gun) to four last month (none with guns).
• Gun Crimes. The good news is that gun crimes decreased; there were three last month compared to six in August 2010.
• Property Crime. There were declines in burglaries, thefts from autos and stolen autos on a YOY basis in August 2011. The number of thefts increased.

3-Year Trend: 2008 to 2011

What does the three-year trend, 2008-1011, for the month of August show for PSA 305?

• Violent crime is down slightly —there were 28 violent crimes in August 2008 compared to 25 in August 2011.
• Property crime is down 37%. There were 120 property crimes in August 2008 compared to 83 in August 2011.

All numbers are from the MPD Crime Database.

Recent crimes in the Dupont-Logan-U Street area.

The following are crimes of note from the past week — robberies, assaults, sex crimes, drug crimes, stolen autos and burglaries in the Dupont Circle, Logan Circle and U Street neighborhoods. Crimes are from police reports for Police Service Areas (PSAs) 208 (Dupont-Kalorama), 305 (includes U Street area) and 307 (Logan Circle).

Robbery

• Saturday, September 17, 2:15 am, 1400 block of U Street NW (sidewalk).
• Saturday, September 17, 4:45 pm, 14^th and T Streets NW (sidewalk).
• Saturday, September 17, 4:29 am, 1400 block of 14^th Street NW (alley).
• Sunday, September 18, 7:10 pm, 2000 block of 14^th Street NW (street).
• Tuesday, September 20, 9 pm, 1400 block of N Street NW (sidewalk).

Assault With A Deadly Weapon

• Saturday, September 17, 3 am, 1600 block of U Street NW (sidewalk).
• Sunday, September 18, 1:45 am, U Street and Vermont Avenue NW (street).
• Tuesday, September 20, 5:40 am, 1100 block of Massachusetts Avenue NW (residence).

Felony Threat

• Monday, September 19, 6:23 pm, 1400 block of U Street NW: “A Felony Threats offense occurred in the 1400 block of U St., N.W. (PSA 208) and was subsequently reported to the MPD. The witness reported that a subject became belligerent after being asked to leave the establishment. He threatened to return and kill two of the employees. The MPD was summoned and responded to the scene. The suspect was detained, subsequently arrested and charged accordingly. This is a closed case.”

Threat To Do Bodily Harm

• Thursday, September 15, 11 pm, 1800 block of 18^th Street NW (food establishment): “The reporting person stated that after serving two customers food, she was presented a menial tip and asked by the customers if the amount was enough. She replied yes, only if her service was bad and if not, then it was not enough of a tip. In response, the two customers became indignant and threatened to do bodily harm to the victim. When a manager was summoned the two suspects fled from the establishment. The suspects are described as: #1-Hispanic/Female, 21-22 YOA, 5’3″-5’5″, 115-120 lbs. with brown eyes, long black hair, a medium complexion and a medium build. She was last seen wearing blue pants, a gray shirt and a black jacket. #2-Black/Female, 18-21 YOA, 5’9″, 150-160 lbs. with brown eyes, short black hair, a dark complexion and a medium build. She was last seen wearing blue pants and a red shirt.”

Sexual Assault

• Sunday, September 18, 4 pm, 1400 block of P Street NW (convenience store).

Stolen Auto

• Monday, September 12, to Thursday, September 15, 1900 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW (street).
• Saturday, September 17, 3:30 am, 1300 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW (street).
• Saturday, September 17, 10 pm, 1800 block of Vermont Avenue NW (alley).

Recent crimes in the Dupont-Logan-U Street area.

The following are crimes of note from the past week — robberies, assaults, sex crimes, drug crimes, stolen autos and burglaries in the Dupont Circle, Logan Circle and U Street neighborhoods. Crimes are from police reports for Police Service Areas (PSAs) 208 (Dupont-Kalorama), 305 (includes U Street area) and 307 (Logan Circle).

Robbery

• Thursday, September 8, 10:20 am, 2100 block of 13^th Street NW (sidewalk).
• Thursday, September 8, 11:02 pm, 1300 block of 12^th Street NW (sidewalk).
• Friday, September 9, 2 am, 1600 block of Rhode Island Avenue NW (hotel).
• Friday, September 9, 8:32 pm, 1500 block of 17^th Street NW (restaurant).
• Saturday, September 10, 2:45 pm, 1200 block of U Street NW (sidewalk).
• Sunday, September 11, 12:45 am, 1500 block of Swann Street NW (alley).
• Sunday, September 11, 5:25 pm, 11^th and W Streets NW (sidewalk).
• Tuesday, September 13, 12:55 am, 1500 block of Corcoran Street NW (sidewalk).

Assault With A Deadly Weapon

• Thursday, September 8, 11:30 pm, Thomas Circle NW (church/temple/synagogue).

Sex Abuse

• Monday, September 5, 2:30 am, 2100 block of 16^th Street NW (residence).

Sexual Assault

• Saturday, September 10, 11:15 pm, 1500 block of 13^th Street NW (sidewalk).

Burglary

• Friday, September 9, 9 am to 8:20 pm, 800 block of N Street NW (residence).

Stolen Auto

• Friday, September 9, 9 am, 2000 block of 8^th Street NW (street).
• Friday, September 9, to Saturday, September 10, 13^th and S Streets NW (street).

Recent crimes in the Dupont-Logan-U Street area.

The following are crimes of note from the past week — robberies, assaults, sex crimes, drug crimes, stolen autos and burglaries in the Dupont Circle, Logan Circle and U Street neighborhoods. Crimes are from police reports for Police Service Areas (PSAs) 208 (Dupont-Kalorama), 305 (includes U Street area) and 307 (Logan Circle).

Robbery

• Wednesday, August 31, 19^th and T Streets NW (sidewalk).
• Friday, September 2, 11:58 pm, 1800 block of 18^th Street NW: “The victim reported that just after sitting down at a table to dine, a subject who had been seen lingering in front of the establishment approached and snatched the victim’s purse from her hands and then fled into a nearby alley on his bicycle.”
• Friday, September 2, 2:39 pm, 11^th and U Streets NW (street).
• Friday, September 2, 3:05 am, 1100 block of U Street NW (sidewalk).
• Saturday, September 3, 1:50 am, 14^th and T Streets NW (sidewalk).
• Sunday, September 4, 5:35 pm, 1400 block of 12^th Street NW (alley).

Assault With A Deadly Weapon

• Sunday, September 4, 6:26 am, 2000 block of 8^th Street NW (street).
• Monday, September 5, 6:29 pm, 1200 block of U Street NW (sidewalk).

Burglary

• Thursday, September 1, 8 pm, 1900 block of S Street NW (residence).
• Sunday, August 28, to Wednesday, August 31, 1400 block of W Street NW (residence).
• Sunday, September 4, 2 pm, to Monday, September 5, 1 pm, Scott Circle NW (residence).

Stolen Auto

• Saturday, August 27, 12 to 2:30 pm, 1200 block of Vermont Avenue NW (street).
• Saturday, September 3, 12:01 am, 14^th and U Streets NW (street).
• Saturday, September 3, 10:30 pm, to Sunday, September 4, 5 pm, 14^th and S Streets NW (street).
• Saturday, September 3, 10 pm, to Sunday, September 4, 7:50 am, 1500 block of 8^th Street NW (street).
• Saturday, September 3, 1 pm, to Sunday, September 4, 11 am, 1500 block of P Street NW (street).
• Sunday, September 4, 1 am to 3 pm, 1400 block of R Street NW (street).

Recent crimes in the Dupont-Logan-U Street area.

The following are crimes of note from the past week — robberies, assaults, sex crimes, drug crimes, stolen autos and burglaries in the Dupont Circle, Logan Circle and U Street neighborhoods. Crimes are from police reports for Police Service Areas (PSAs) 208 (Dupont-Kalorama), 305 (includes U Street area) and 307 (Logan Circle).

Robbery

• Tuesday, August 23, 1:02 pm, 12^th and V Streets NW (sidewalk).
• Tuesday, August 23, 6:20 pm, 1900 block of 13^th Street NW (sidewalk).
• Wednesday, August 24, 3:30 pm, 1300 block of U Street NW (sidewalk).
• Wednesday, August 24, 7:40 pm, 1800 block of 14^th Street NW (sidewalk).
• Saturday, August 27, 2:05 pm, 1800 block of Q Street NW (street).
• Monday, August 29, 8:34 pm, 11^th Street and Florida Avenue NW (street).
• Monday, August 29, 7:18 pm, 10^th and U Streets NW (street).
• Monday, August 29, 9:55 pm, 1700 block of 7^th Street NW (alley).
• Tuesday, August 30, 2:05 am, 1900 block of 13^th Street NW (street).

Assault With A Deadly Weapon

• Tuesday, August 23, 8:38 pm, 1600 block of 11^th Street NW (park area).

Stolen Auto

• Friday, August 26, midnight to 8:45 am, 900 block of U Street NW (street).
• Tuesday, August 30, 10:15 am, 1400 block of S Street NW (street).

Burglary

• Monday, August 29, 11:50 pm, 1400 block of Florida Avenue NW (residence).

D.C. Police are seeking information regarding a man who assaulted women on the evening of July 14 on the 1900 block of 9^th Street NW, which is between T and U Streets. The suspect was reportedly grabbing women by their breasts and buttocks between 8 and 9 pm that day. If you have any information about the incidents or the suspect, please contact MPD Detective Alex Mac Bean at Alexander.MacBean@dc.gov.

The following are crimes of note from the past week — robberies, assaults, sex crimes, drug crimes, stolen autos and burglaries in the Dupont Circle, Logan Circle and U Street neighborhoods. Crimes are from police reports for Police Service Areas (PSAs) 208 (Dupont-Kalorama), 305 (includes U Street area) and 307 (Logan Circle).

Robbery

• Wednesday, August 17, 3:30 pm, 800 block of Florida Avenue NW (sidewalk).
• Wednesday, August 17, 7:30 am, 1200 block of 14^th Street NW (sidewalk).
• Wednesday, August 17, 4:50 pm, 15^th and Q Streets NW (sidewalk).
• Friday, August 19, 12:01 am, 1400 block of W Street NW (sidewalk).
• Friday, August 19, 5:34 pm, Logan Circle NW.
• Saturday, August 20, 10:33 pm, 1400 block of 10^th Street NW (sidewalk).
• Saturday, August 20, 1:40 am, 1200 block of 7^th Street NW (residence).
• Sunday, August 21, 4:20 am , 1600 block of Rhode Island Avenue NW (sidewalk).
• Sunday, August 21, 8:50 am, 1300 block of 15^th Street NW (parking lot/garage).
• Monday, August 22, 9:20 am, 1200 block of 10^th Street NW (sidewalk).
• Monday, August 22, 6:10 pm, 15^thand S Streets NW (sidewalk).

Assault With A Deadly Weapon

• Sunday, August 21, 12:50 am, 1300 block of U Street NW (nightclub).
• Sunday, August 21, 4 pm, 900 block of O Street NW.

Sex Abuse

• Saturday, August 20, 1500 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW (hotel).

Stolen Auto

• Friday, August 19, 3 to 11:30 pm, 14^th Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW (street).
• Saturday, August 20, 7 am to 3 pm, 14^th and T Streets NW (street).

There were 16 violent crimes in July in PSA 305, down from 18 in July 2010. Of the total, 13 were robberies, 1 was an assault and 2 were sex crimes.

From Matty Rhoades

Both violent and property crime were down last month in the U Street NW area when compared to July 2010. The July MPD crime statistics for Police Service Area (PSA) 305 show a year-over-year (YOY) 65% decrease in violent crime and a 16% decrease for property crime. Total crime — both categories combined — is down 28% on a YOY basis for July.

There were 16 violent crimes in July in PSA 305 compared to 18 in July 2010. On the property crime side, there were 57 property crimes last month compared to 66 in July 2010. All numbers are from the MPD Crime Database. Full numbers are in the chart below.

Violent Crime. There were 13 robberies last month (one with a gun) compared to 146 the previous July (four with guns) in PSA 305. The number of assaults decreased from four in July 2010 (two with guns) to one last month.

Property Crime. Property crime decreased 14% on a YOY basis in PSA 305 due mostly to declines in thefts from autos (“smash and grabs”) and stolen autos. The number of burglaries increased (from three to five), and the number of thefts was up slightly from 23 to 26.

3-Year Trend Shows 46% Decline

What does the three-year trend, 2008-1011, for the month of July show for PSA 305? Violent crime is 24% lower while property crime is down 50%. Combined, total crime — property and violent crime combined — is down 46% for the month of July for the three-year time frame.