Charles County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Charles County in MD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,154 violent crimes and 8,590 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.4 per 100k residents, which is 25.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 157.6 per 100k, 3.7% 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 BAnnual Rate79.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,154 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,533 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate157.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,590 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents905 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,729 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents931 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.4 | B | 7154 | 106.2 | -25.2% |
| Property Crime | 157.6 | C | 8590 | 163.6 | -3.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 51 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 191 | 3.5 | -64.9% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 442 | 5.8 | -30.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.1 | C | 1533 | 22.3 | -0.7% |
| Burglary | 29.9 | D | 905 | 24.0 | +24.6% |
| Larceny | 105.8 | C | 6729 | 116.4 | -9.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.5 | C | 931 | 22.2 | -2.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Charles County Sheriff's Office
La Plata Police Department
La Plata, MD