Caroline County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Caroline County in MD is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 808 violent crimes and 1,122 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.0 per 100k residents, which is +13.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 103.3 per 100k, -36.9% 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 CAnnual Rate120.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents808 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate66.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,122 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate38.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents916 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.0 | C | 808 | 106.2 | +13.0% |
| Property Crime | 103.3 | A | 1122 | 163.6 | -36.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 22 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.0 | B | 23 | 5.8 | -13.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 66.9 | F | 132 | 22.3 | +200.5% |
| Burglary | 38.6 | F | 146 | 24.0 | +60.6% |
| Larceny | 54.6 | A | 916 | 116.4 | -53.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 57 | 22.2 | -54.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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