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 F
Annual Rate254.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,460 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate147.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,137 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate126.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents823 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime254.1F1460106.2+139.2%
Property Crime147.3C1137163.6-10.0%
Homicide0.0A40.5-100.0%
Rape1.8A263.5-49.7%
Robbery0.0A325.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault47.7F28222.3+114.5%
Burglary20.9B24824.0-13.1%
Larceny126.4C823116.4+8.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A6322.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Somerset County Sheriff's Office

Crisfield Police Department

Crisfield, MD

Princess Anne Police Department

Princess Anne, MD

University of Maryland: Eastern Shore

State Police: