Washington County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in MD is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,522 violent crimes and 9,882 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.5 per 100k residents, which is 50.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.5 per 100k, 54.4% below 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 Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,522 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents477 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,849 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,882 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,151 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,624 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,039 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.5 | A | 6522 | 106.2 | -50.5% |
| Property Crime | 74.5 | A | 9882 | 163.6 | -54.4% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | B | 38 | 0.5 | -14.4% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 218 | 3.5 | -61.3% |
| Robbery | 2.7 | A | 477 | 5.8 | -54.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.2 | A | 1849 | 22.3 | -58.5% |
| Burglary | 6.5 | A | 2151 | 24.0 | -72.9% |
| Larceny | 57.2 | A | 6624 | 116.4 | -50.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.8 | A | 1039 | 22.2 | -51.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Boonsboro Police Department
Boonsboro, MD
Hagerstown Police Department
Hagerstown, MD
Hancock Police Department
Hancock, MD
Smithsburg Police Department
Smithsburg, MD