Kent County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kent County in MD is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 360 violent crimes and 352 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.8 per 100k residents, which is -74.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.8 per 100k, -83.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AHomicide
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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.8 | A | 360 | 106.2 | -74.7% |
| Property Crime | 26.8 | A | 352 | 163.6 | -83.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 6 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.9 | A | 50 | 22.3 | -59.8% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 66 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 26.8 | A | 276 | 116.4 | -76.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 9 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chestertown Police Department
Chestertown, MD
Rock Hall Police Department
Rock Hall, MD