Dorchester County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dorchester County in MD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,778 violent crimes and 2,065 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 259.6 per 100k residents, which is +144.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 179.7 per 100k, +9.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate259.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,778 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate86.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate179.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,065 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate59.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,553 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 259.6 | F | 1778 | 106.2 | +144.4% |
| Property Crime | 179.7 | C | 2065 | 163.6 | +9.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.8 | C | 28 | 3.5 | +7.5% |
| Robbery | 3.8 | B | 76 | 5.8 | -34.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 86.1 | F | 332 | 22.3 | +286.6% |
| Burglary | 59.4 | F | 336 | 24.0 | +147.4% |
| Larceny | 120.3 | C | 1553 | 116.4 | +3.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 166 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cambridge Police Department
Cambridge, MD
Hurlock Police Department
Hurlock, MD