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 DHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 141.6 | D | 3518 | 106.2 | +33.3% |
Property Crime | 153.0 | C | 4777 | 163.6 | -6.5% |
Homicide | 2.3 | F | 22 | 0.5 | +327.9% |
Rape | 6.8 | F | 134 | 3.5 | +93.7% |
Robbery | 11.4 | F | 386 | 5.8 | +96.3% |
Aggravated Assault | 36.5 | F | 807 | 22.3 | +64.2% |
Burglary | 29.7 | D | 1203 | 24.0 | +23.6% |
Larceny | 84.5 | B | 2840 | 116.4 | -27.4% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.8 | F | 668 | 22.2 | +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 |