Despite more crime, there are far fewer arrests in the district. In fact, at least three days in May saw no arrests.

Police Commissioner Anthony Batts said Wednesday that there’s been no work slowdown like what happened in New York after two police officers were slain in February.

“Our officers are not holding back,” he said. “Our officers are working hard and making significant arrests.”

Batts blamed crowds in the Western District for the lack of effective policing.