Maryland Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 1,206,623 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Maryland Crime Overview
In 2024, Maryland reported a total crime rate of 4,163.0 per 100,000 residents — 51% above the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Maryland #46 out of 50 states (safest first).
The most elevated crime category in Maryland is robbery at 3.5x the national rate.
Compared to the previous year, Maryland's crime rate decreased by 1.8%.
Within the state, Ocean Pines is the safest city (crime rate: 360), while Elkton has the highest rate (6,318).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 11,890 | 985.4 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 219 | 18.2 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 611 | 50.6 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 3,961 | 328.3 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7,098 | 588.3 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 38,342 | 3,177.6 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 4,593 | 380.7 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 25,781 | 2,136.6 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7,968 | 660.4 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Maryland by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Pines | 12,233 | 359.7 | 32.7 | 93/100 |
| 2 | Havre De Grace | 15,099 | 1,404.1 | 139.1 | 74/100 |
| 3 | Gaithersburg | 69,590 | 1,564.9 | 252.9 | 71/100 |
| 4 | Rockville | 67,285 | 1,673.5 | 150.1 | 69/100 |
| 5 | New Carrolton | 13,312 | 1,938.1 | 293.0 | 64/100 |
| 6 | La Plata | 11,114 | 1,970.5 | 215.9 | 64/100 |
| 7 | Frederick | 88,428 | 2,079.7 | 406.0 | 62/100 |
| 8 | Bel Air | 10,422 | 2,245.3 | 239.9 | 59/100 |
| 9 | Westminster | 20,671 | 2,283.4 | 241.9 | 58/100 |
| 10 | Easton | 17,268 | 2,380.1 | 399.6 | 56/100 |
| 11 | Bowie | 56,929 | 2,473.3 | 193.2 | 55/100 |
| 12 | Aberdeen | 18,635 | 2,629.5 | 595.7 | 52/100 |
| 13 | Annapolis | 40,446 | 2,902.6 | 808.5 | 47/100 |
| 14 | Hagerstown | 43,563 | 3,177.0 | 713.9 | 42/100 |
| 15 | Cambridge | 13,205 | 3,733.4 | 545.3 | 32/100 |
| 16 | Salisbury | 33,205 | 3,960.3 | 954.7 | 28/100 |
| 17 | Hyattsville | 20,506 | 4,028.1 | 687.6 | 26/100 |
| 18 | Cumberland | 18,661 | 4,388.8 | 460.9 | 20/100 |
| 19 | Greenbelt | 24,193 | 5,026.3 | 649.0 | 8/100 |
| 20 | Laurel | 29,209 | 5,255.2 | 393.7 | 4/100 |
| 21 | Baltimore | 566,632 | 5,763.2 | 1,606.2 | 1/100 |
| 22 | Elkton | 16,017 | 6,318.3 | 1,086.4 | 1/100 |
Maryland Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,206,623 | 4,163.0 | 985.4 | 3,177.6 |
| 2023 | 1,197,100 | 4,241.4 | 984.6 | 3,256.9 |
| 2022 | 1,185,989 | 3,649.0 | 1,012.7 | 2,636.3 |
| 2021 | 724,639 | 2,239.6 | 768.7 | 1,470.9 |
| 2020 | 1,048,135 | 3,851.8 | 1,109.9 | 2,741.9 |
| 2019 | 1,057,440 | 4,889.7 | 1,256.8 | 3,632.9 |
Maryland vs Neighboring States
How does Maryland's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 4,163.0 | 985.4 | 3,177.6 | — |
| Pennsylvania | 2,462.7 | 359.1 | 2,103.7 | -40.8% |
| Virginia | 2,725.5 | 338.9 | 2,386.6 | -34.5% |
| West Virginia | 3,489.6 | 498.5 | 2,991.1 | -16.2% |
| Delaware | 4,097.7 | 778.1 | 3,319.6 | -1.6% |
| District of Columbia | 4,513.9 | 925.9 | 3,588.0 | +8.4% |
Among neighboring states, Pennsylvania has the lowest crime rate (2,463 per 100K). District of Columbia has the highest (4,514 per 100K).