Frederick County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Frederick County in MD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,413 violent crimes and 5,763 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.2 per 100k residents, which is -9.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.9 per 100k, -41.4% below 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 CAnnual Rate96.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,413 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents909 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,763 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents782 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,630 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents311 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.2 | C | 6413 | 106.2 | -9.4% |
| Property Crime | 95.9 | A | 5763 | 163.6 | -41.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 144 | 3.5 | -88.8% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 202 | 5.8 | -52.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.0 | B | 909 | 22.3 | -23.5% |
| Burglary | 7.9 | A | 782 | 24.0 | -67.0% |
| Larceny | 83.6 | B | 4630 | 116.4 | -28.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.6 | A | 311 | 22.2 | -83.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brunswick Police Department
Brunswick, MD
Frederick Police Department
Frederick, MD
Thurmont Police Department
Thurmont, MD