Somerset County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Somerset County in MD is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,460 violent crimes and 1,137 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 254.1 per 100k residents, which is 139.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 147.3 per 100k, 10.0% 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 FAnnual Rate254.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,460 (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 Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate147.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,137 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate126.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents823 (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 | 254.1 | F | 1460 | 106.2 | +139.2% |
| Property Crime | 147.3 | C | 1137 | 163.6 | -10.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 26 | 3.5 | -49.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 32 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 47.7 | F | 282 | 22.3 | +114.5% |
| Burglary | 20.9 | B | 248 | 24.0 | -13.1% |
| Larceny | 126.4 | C | 823 | 116.4 | +8.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 63 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Somerset County Sheriff's Office
Crisfield Police Department
Crisfield, MD
Princess Anne Police Department
Princess Anne, MD