Westminster, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westminster Police Department serves the city of Westminster, MD in Carroll County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,180 violent crimes and 1,715 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.9 per 100k residents, which is 10.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 121.8 per 100k, 25.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 CAnnual Rate116.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,180 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,715 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate121.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,489 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.9 | C | 1180 | 106.2 | +10.1% |
| Property Crime | 121.8 | B | 1715 | 163.6 | -25.5% |
| Rape | 4.9 | D | 24 | 3.5 | +37.7% |
| Robbery | 4.9 | B | 27 | 5.8 | -16.3% |
| Larceny | 121.8 | C | 1489 | 116.4 | +4.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 1 miles | A 54.3 | A 36.2 | Violent: 53.5% lower Property: 70.3% lower |
| Sykesville | 1 miles | A 45.4 | B 136.3 | Violent: 61.2% lower Property: 11.9% higher |
| Hampstead | 8 miles | A 31.3 | A 31.3 | Violent: 73.2% lower Property: 74.3% lower |
| Taneytown | 11 miles | A 27.1 | A 27.1 | Violent: 76.9% lower Property: 77.8% lower |
| Thurmont | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 73.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 39.3% lower |