Baltimore City County, MD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Baltimore City County in MD is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 86,610 violent crimes and 101,172 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 284.7 per 100k residents, which is +168.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 386.4 per 100k, +136.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 F
Annual Rate284.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents86,610 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,422 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,394 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate50.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents16,563 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate74.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents25,228 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate386.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents101,172 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate46.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents18,112 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate210.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents59,261 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate127.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23,271 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime284.7F86610106.2+168.0%
Property Crime386.4F101172163.6+136.2%
Homicide3.0F14220.5+464.9%
Rape4.6D13943.5+30.1%
Robbery50.8F165635.8+772.8%
Aggravated Assault74.3F2522822.3+233.9%
Burglary46.9F1811224.0+95.1%
Larceny210.7F59261116.4+81.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft127.4F2327122.2+474.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Baltimore Police Department

Baltimore, MD