Cecil County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cecil County in MD is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,750 violent crimes and 4,116 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 185.2 per 100k residents, which is +74.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 234.3 per 100k, +43.2% above 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 FAnnual Rate185.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,750 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate234.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,116 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents450 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate194.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,359 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents304 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 185.2 | F | 2750 | 106.2 | +74.4% |
| Property Crime | 234.3 | D | 4116 | 163.6 | +43.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 55 | 3.5 | -55.7% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 118 | 5.8 | -46.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.0 | C | 480 | 22.3 | +3.3% |
| Burglary | 11.0 | A | 450 | 24.0 | -54.4% |
| Larceny | 194.0 | F | 3359 | 116.4 | +66.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.3 | D | 304 | 22.2 | +32.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Elkton Police Department
Elkton, MD
North East Police Department
North East, MD
Rising Sun Police Department
Rising Sun, MD
Perryville Police Department
Perryville, MD