Allegany County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Allegany County in MD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,494 violent crimes and 3,918 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.2 per 100k residents, which is +34.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 126.9 per 100k, -22.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate143.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,494 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents486 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,918 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents876 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,882 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 143.2 | D | 4494 | 106.2 | +34.8% |
| Property Crime | 126.9 | B | 3918 | 163.6 | -22.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.4 | D | 73 | 3.5 | +51.7% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 148 | 5.8 | -38.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.6 | A | 486 | 22.3 | -83.9% |
| Burglary | 21.5 | B | 876 | 24.0 | -10.7% |
| Larceny | 100.1 | B | 2882 | 116.4 | -14.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.6 | A | 142 | 22.2 | -83.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cumberland Police Department
Cumberland, MD
Frostburg Police Department
Frostburg, MD
Luke Police Department
Luke, MD