Frederick County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Frederick County in MD is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,045 violent crimes and 10,788 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.0 per 100k residents, which is 19.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.8 per 100k, 48.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate86.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,045 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,705 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,788 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,335 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,827 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents563 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.0 | B | 11045 | 106.2 | -19.0% |
| Property Crime | 84.8 | A | 10788 | 163.6 | -48.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 243 | 3.5 | -87.9% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 290 | 5.8 | -55.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.4 | A | 1705 | 22.3 | -39.7% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 1335 | 24.0 | -72.6% |
| Larceny | 74.2 | A | 8827 | 116.4 | -36.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.5 | A | 563 | 22.2 | -84.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Brunswick Police Department
Brunswick, MD
Frederick Police Department
Frederick, MD
Thurmont Police Department
Thurmont, MD