Carroll County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Carroll County in MD is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,508 violent crimes and 5,179 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 312.2 per 100k residents, which is 193.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 420.0 per 100k, 156.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate312.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,508 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate166.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents975 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate420.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,179 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate53.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents620 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate345.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,272 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 312.2 | F | 4508 | 106.2 | +193.9% |
| Property Crime | 420.0 | F | 5179 | 163.6 | +156.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.6 | F | 120 | 3.5 | +87.1% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 56 | 5.8 | -88.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 166.0 | F | 975 | 22.3 | +645.7% |
| Burglary | 53.2 | F | 620 | 24.0 | +121.4% |
| Larceny | 345.5 | F | 4272 | 116.4 | +196.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.2 | C | 261 | 22.2 | -4.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
Hampstead Police Department
Hampstead, MD
Manchester Police Department
Manchester, MD
Sykesville Police Department
Sykesville, MD
Taneytown Police Department
Taneytown, MD
Westminster Police Department
Westminster, MD