Harford County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Harford County in MD is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,191 violent crimes and 9,061 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 142.6 per 100k residents, which is 34.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 120.2 per 100k, 26.5% 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 DAnnual Rate142.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,191 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,482 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate120.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,061 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,033 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,347 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents651 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 142.6 | D | 11191 | 106.2 | +34.3% |
| Property Crime | 120.2 | B | 9061 | 163.6 | -26.5% |
| Homicide | 4.7 | F | 31 | 0.5 | +790.1% |
| Rape | 6.6 | F | 233 | 3.5 | +86.2% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 281 | 5.8 | -67.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.8 | B | 1482 | 22.3 | -10.9% |
| Burglary | 8.0 | A | 1033 | 24.0 | -66.9% |
| Larceny | 99.6 | B | 7347 | 116.4 | -14.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.2 | A | 651 | 22.2 | -49.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Harford County Sheriff's Office
Aberdeen Police Department
Aberdeen, MD
Bel Air Police Department
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Havre de Grace Police Department
Havre De Grace, MD