Caroline County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Caroline County in MD is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,688 violent crimes and 1,855 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.0 per 100k residents, which is 6.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 90.7 per 100k, 44.6% 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 CAnnual Rate113.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,688 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate55.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,855 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents352 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,381 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.0 | C | 1688 | 106.2 | +6.4% |
| Property Crime | 90.7 | A | 1855 | 163.6 | -44.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 35 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 36 | 5.8 | -30.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.3 | F | 254 | 22.3 | +148.4% |
| Burglary | 31.8 | D | 352 | 24.0 | +32.2% |
| Larceny | 49.9 | A | 1381 | 116.4 | -57.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.0 | A | 116 | 22.2 | -59.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Caroline County Sheriff's Office
Denton Police Department
Denton, MD
Federalsburg Police Department
Federalsburg, MD
Greensboro Police Department
Greensboro, MD
Ridgely Police Department
Ridgely, MD