Compared to when? Most of these crime stats skyrocketed in 2020-2021 in the fallout from the pandemic and reduced policing in the wake of George Floyd. My understanding is that violent crime stats have fallen back to at least pre-pandemic levels now.
It may be overreach but in the case of D.C. it's not likely disputable via the courts. D.C. is by history ruled directly by Congress. Over the years Congress has granted a limited degree of home rule. D.C elects a mayor but does not have representation in the U.S. Congress.
