Carroll County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Carroll County in MD is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,721 violent crimes and 2,280 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.0 per 100k residents, which is -48.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.5 per 100k, -56.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate55.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,721 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,280 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,937 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.0 | A | 1721 | 106.2 | -48.2% |
| Property Crime | 70.5 | A | 2280 | 163.6 | -56.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 30 | 3.5 | -72.5% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 32 | 5.8 | -83.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.7 | B | 339 | 22.3 | -25.0% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 257 | 24.0 | -66.0% |
| Larceny | 57.8 | A | 1937 | 116.4 | -50.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 78 | 22.2 | -79.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hampstead Police Department
Hampstead, MD
Manchester Police Department
Manchester, MD
Sykesville Police Department
Sykesville, MD
Taneytown Police Department
Taneytown, MD
Westminster Police Department
Westminster, MD