Anne Arundel County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Anne Arundel County in MD is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 33,743 violent crimes and 38,428 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 156.3 per 100k residents, which is 47.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 162.9 per 100k, 0.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 DAnnual Rate156.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33,743 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents734 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,452 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,375 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents38,428 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,863 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents30,659 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,751 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 156.3 | D | 33743 | 106.2 | +47.2% |
| Property Crime | 162.9 | C | 38428 | 163.6 | -0.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 87 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 734 | 3.5 | -72.0% |
| Robbery | 10.5 | F | 1452 | 5.8 | +81.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.1 | D | 6375 | 22.3 | +44.0% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 3863 | 24.0 | -46.7% |
| Larceny | 130.1 | C | 30659 | 116.4 | +11.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.0 | C | 3751 | 22.2 | -9.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office
Annapolis Police Department
Annapolis, MD