Allegany County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Allegany County in MD is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,753 violent crimes and 5,036 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 235.3 per 100k residents, which is 121.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 111.6 per 100k, 31.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate235.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,753 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents725 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate111.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,036 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,114 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,690 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 235.3 | F | 5753 | 106.2 | +121.5% |
| Property Crime | 111.6 | B | 5036 | 163.6 | -31.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 12.6 | F | 142 | 3.5 | +257.6% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 164 | 5.8 | -63.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.9 | D | 725 | 22.3 | +39.0% |
| Burglary | 14.4 | A | 1114 | 24.0 | -40.1% |
| Larceny | 85.0 | B | 3690 | 116.4 | -26.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 209 | 22.2 | -50.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Allegany County Sheriff's Office
Cumberland Police Department
Cumberland, MD
Frostburg Police Department
Frostburg, MD
Luke Police Department
Luke, MD