Easton, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Easton Police Department serves the city of Easton, MD in Talbot County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,119 violent crimes and 1,501 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.4 per 100k residents, which is 29.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 154.5 per 100k, 5.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate74.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,119 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate154.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,501 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,266 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.4 | B | 1119 | 106.2 | -29.9% |
| Property Crime | 154.5 | C | 1501 | 163.6 | -5.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.4 | A | 202 | 22.3 | -48.6% |
| Burglary | 28.6 | C | 177 | 24.0 | +19.1% |
| Larceny | 114.5 | C | 1266 | 116.4 | -1.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.4 | A | 53 | 22.2 | -48.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| St. Michaels | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cambridge | 14 miles | F 327.0 | C 167.3 | Violent: 339.5% higher Property: 8.3% higher |
| Federalsburg | 21 miles | D 143.1 | A 35.8 | Violent: 92.3% higher Property: 76.8% lower |
| Greensboro | 21 miles | A 52.4 | A 52.4 | Violent: 29.6% lower Property: 66.1% lower |