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The steep rise in robberies in the District of Columbia this year, compared to only a 5 percent rise last year. D.C.'s crime climb is also higher than that of New York and Philadelphia where robberies this year have only increased 8 and 10 percent, respectively.

The steep rise in robberies in the District of Columbia this year, compared to only a 5 percent rise last year. D.C.'s crime climb is also higher than that of New York and Philadelphia where robberies this year have only increased 8 and 10 percent, respectively. 

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.