Burleith, a quiet residential community and exists in an urban environment. It is important to be aware of this, and to take precautions to protect yourself and your property (see below). Still, Burleith has one of the lowest crime rates in the area. Our main problems are thefts from cars and from unlocked houses and garages; in a typical month, there are about a dozen such incidents.

The Burleith Citizens Association is a strong supporter of the D.C. Metropolitan Police. A senior officer of the DC Police Second District usually comes to the monthly meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (www.anc2e.com) and gives a presentation on the crime statistics for the previous month and what citizens can do to prevent crime. In addition, the BCA has representatives who meet every month with police representatives to discuss community concerns about any crime-related issues.

The police frequently urge residents to actively prevent crime by following these steps:

• Always keep your doors locked, even when you are home.
• Provide plenty of lighting outside your house.
• Don't leave valuables in your cars.
• Be aware of your surroundings; if you feel in danger from someone following you, go immediately to the nearest house and ring the bell.
• Do not hesitate to call 911 right away if anything happens.

Contact the Burleith Citizens Association with any particular safety concern at bca@burleith.org

The MPDC has a variety of resources available to District residents. Whether you are interested in becoming more involved in community policing, or you have questions or concerns about policing in your neighborhood, the following resources will be of interest to you:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/view,a,1238,q,541607,mpdcNav_GID,1523,mpdcNav,%7C.asp

Police-Community Online Yahoo Groups

The MPD police-community Yahoo discussion groups were created in 2004 for members of the community so they could share public safety information in an effort to help reduce crime and the fear of crime. Information shared on the online email lists include community announcements, meeting dates, crime statistics, safety concerns and ideas, crime reports, and safety tips. The online email list also acts as a virtual community, which helps strengthen partnerships between the local police and the communities they serve. It also offers another means of visibility and accessibility for the community.

http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/view,a,1242,q,565764.asp