Chestertown, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Chestertown Police Department serves the city of Chestertown, MD in Kent County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 340 violent crimes and 330 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.7 per 100k residents, which is 49.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.7 per 100k, 67.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate53.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents340 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate53.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.7 | A | 340 | 106.2 | -49.5% |
| Property Crime | 53.7 | A | 330 | 163.6 | -67.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.9 | B | 48 | 22.3 | -19.6% |
| Larceny | 53.7 | A | 259 | 116.4 | -53.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hall | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Centreville | 12 miles | F 209.6 | A 104.8 | Violent: 290.6% higher Property: 95.3% higher |
| Aberdeen | 21 miles | F 308.7 | C 186.4 | Violent: 475.3% higher Property: 247.4% higher |
| Havre De Grace | 24 miles | B 79.6 | A 86.2 | Violent: 48.3% higher Property: 60.7% higher |
| Rising Sun | 25 miles | A 36.4 | A 36.4 | Violent: 32.1% lower Property: 32.1% lower |