Bel Air, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bel Air Police Department serves the city of Bel Air, MD in Harford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 451 violent crimes and 819 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.3 per 100k residents, which is 1.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 151.7 per 100k, 7.3% 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 3 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 CHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.3 | C | 451 | 106.2 | -1.8% |
| Property Crime | 151.7 | C | 819 | 163.6 | -7.3% |
| Homicide | 19.0 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +3460.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.5 | A | 45 | 22.3 | -57.4% |
| Larceny | 142.3 | D | 766 | 116.4 | +22.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.5 | A | 14 | 22.2 | -57.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 10 miles | F 308.7 | C 186.4 | Violent: 196.0% higher Property: 22.8% higher |
| Havre De Grace | 13 miles | B 79.6 | A 86.2 | Violent: 23.7% lower Property: 43.2% lower |
| Baltimore | 21 miles | F 284.7 | F 386.4 | Violent: 172.9% higher Property: 154.7% higher |
| Rising Sun | 22 miles | A 36.4 | A 36.4 | Violent: 65.1% lower Property: 76.0% lower |
| Perryville | 22 miles | C 111.8 | A 89.5 | Violent: 7.2% higher Property: 41.0% lower |