Pocomoke City, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pocomoke City Police Department serves the city of Pocomoke City, MD in Worcester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 291 violent crimes and 509 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 224.5 per 100k residents, which is 111.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 157.2 per 100k, 3.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 FAnnual Rate224.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents291 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate157.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents509 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate157.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 224.5 | F | 291 | 106.2 | +111.4% |
| Property Crime | 157.2 | C | 509 | 163.6 | -3.9% |
| Robbery | 22.4 | F | 4 | 5.8 | +285.9% |
| Larceny | 157.2 | D | 448 | 116.4 | +35.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City | 0 miles | F 215.8 | F 287.7 | Violent: 3.9% lower Property: 83.1% higher |
| Snow Hill | 6 miles | B 85.7 | A 85.7 | Violent: 61.9% lower Property: 45.5% lower |
| Berlin | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ocean Pines | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 25.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.7% lower |
| Fruitland | 20 miles | F 199.8 | F 266.4 | Violent: 11.0% lower Property: 69.5% higher |