Cecil County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cecil County in MD is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,737 violent crimes and 7,209 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 162.2 per 100k residents, which is 52.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 198.1 per 100k, 21.1% above 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 Rate162.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,737 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents943 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate198.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,209 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,099 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate161.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,454 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents645 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 162.2 | D | 5737 | 106.2 | +52.7% |
| Property Crime | 198.1 | D | 7209 | 163.6 | +21.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 20 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 159 | 3.5 | -50.1% |
| Robbery | 2.5 | A | 170 | 5.8 | -56.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.2 | C | 943 | 22.3 | -4.7% |
| Burglary | 11.8 | A | 1099 | 24.0 | -50.8% |
| Larceny | 161.3 | D | 5454 | 116.4 | +38.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.9 | C | 645 | 22.2 | +12.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cecil County Sheriff's Office
Elkton Police Department
Elkton, MD
North East Police Department
North East, MD
Rising Sun Police Department
Rising Sun, MD
Perryville Police Department
Perryville, MD