Montgomery County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in MD is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,469 violent crimes and 5,981 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.6 per 100k residents, which is -52.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 203.0 per 100k, +24.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,469 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate203.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,981 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents710 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,760 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.6 | A | 2469 | 106.2 | -52.4% |
| Property Crime | 203.0 | D | 5981 | 163.6 | +24.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 83 | 3.5 | -48.3% |
| Robbery | 14.5 | F | 284 | 5.8 | +150.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.2 | A | 409 | 22.3 | -58.5% |
| Burglary | 22.3 | C | 710 | 24.0 | -7.4% |
| Larceny | 156.3 | D | 4760 | 116.4 | +34.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.4 | C | 504 | 22.2 | +10.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chevy Chase Village Police Department
Chevy Chase Village, MD
Gaithersburg Police Department
Gaithersburg, MD
Rockville Police Department
Rockville, MD
Takoma Park Police Department
Takoma Park, MD