Reports suggest that crime, including recent crime waves, in Washington D.C. carries a significant financial burden for taxpayers, although pinpointing an exact, agreed-upon figure is challenging due to various methodologies and factors considered.
Here's a breakdown of the estimated costs:
Overall crime costs: The aggregate cost of crime in D.C. is estimated to be $3.2 billion annually, according to the House Budget Committee.
Crime costs tax payers? What?