Hagerstown, MD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hagerstown Police Department serves the city of Hagerstown, MD in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,518 violent crimes and 4,777 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.6 per 100k residents, which is 33.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 153.0 per 100k, 6.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 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 D
Annual Rate141.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,518 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate36.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents807 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate153.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,777 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate29.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,203 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate84.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,840 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate38.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents668 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime141.6D3518106.2+33.3%
Property Crime153.0C4777163.6-6.5%
Homicide2.3F220.5+327.9%
Rape6.8F1343.5+93.7%
Robbery11.4F3865.8+96.3%
Aggravated Assault36.5F80722.3+64.2%
Burglary29.7D120324.0+23.6%
Larceny84.5B2840116.4-27.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft38.8F66822.2+75.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Sikh 4
Anti-White 6
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 3

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Smithsburg 0 miles
A 31.4
B 125.4
Violent: 77.9% lower
Property: 18.0% lower
Boonsboro 11 miles
A 52.4
A 26.2
Violent: 63.0% lower
Property: 82.9% lower
Hancock 21 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Brunswick 22 miles
C 118.7
A 47.5
Violent: 16.2% lower
Property: 69.0% lower
Thurmont 24 miles
N/A 0.0
A 73.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 51.7% lower