Harford County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Harford County in MD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,041 violent crimes and 2,978 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.2 per 100k residents, which is +54.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 141.4 per 100k, -13.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate164.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,041 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents455 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate141.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,978 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents275 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,550 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 164.2 | D | 3041 | 106.2 | +54.6% |
| Property Crime | 141.4 | B | 2978 | 163.6 | -13.5% |
| Homicide | 6.3 | F | 5 | 0.5 | +1086.7% |
| Rape | 8.0 | F | 64 | 3.5 | +127.2% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 131 | 5.8 | -66.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.8 | C | 455 | 22.3 | +2.6% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 275 | 24.0 | -59.6% |
| Larceny | 116.9 | C | 2550 | 116.4 | +0.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.9 | A | 136 | 22.2 | -42.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Aberdeen Police Department
Aberdeen, MD
Bel Air Police Department
Bel Air, MD
Havre de Grace Police Department
Havre De Grace, MD