Charles County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Charles County in MD is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 415 violent crimes and 968 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.1 per 100k residents, which is -39.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 219.7 per 100k, +34.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents415 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate219.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents968 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate54.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate146.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents861 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.1 | A | 415 | 106.2 | -39.7% |
| Property Crime | 219.7 | D | 968 | 163.6 | +34.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 0 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 32 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.5 | D | 107 | 22.3 | +23.4% |
| Burglary | 54.9 | F | 68 | 24.0 | +128.6% |
| Larceny | 146.5 | D | 861 | 116.4 | +25.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.3 | B | 37 | 22.2 | -17.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Plata Police Department
La Plata, MD