Montgomery County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in MD is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 29,729 violent crimes and 77,798 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.0 per 100k residents, which is 51.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 192.8 per 100k, 17.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 AAnnual Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29,729 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,650 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,709 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,430 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate192.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents77,798 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,807 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate147.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents62,537 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,376 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.0 | A | 29729 | 106.2 | -51.1% |
| Property Crime | 192.8 | C | 77798 | 163.6 | +17.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 118 | 0.5 | -95.9% |
| Rape | 2.3 | A | 1650 | 3.5 | -35.9% |
| Robbery | 13.1 | F | 2709 | 5.8 | +125.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 4430 | 22.3 | -58.1% |
| Burglary | 19.9 | B | 6807 | 24.0 | -17.0% |
| Larceny | 147.9 | D | 62537 | 116.4 | +27.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.9 | C | 8376 | 22.2 | +12.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Chevy Chase Village Police Department
Chevy Chase Village, MD
Gaithersburg Police Department
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland-National Capital Park Police: Montgomery County
Montgomery County Police Department
Rockville Police Department
Rockville, MD
Takoma Park Police Department
Takoma Park, MD