Talbot County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Talbot County in MD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,184 violent crimes and 1,585 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.8 per 100k residents, which is -76.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.5 per 100k, -68.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate24.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,184 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,585 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,333 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.8 | A | 1184 | 106.2 | -76.6% |
| Property Crime | 51.5 | A | 1585 | 163.6 | -68.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 56 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 46 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.8 | A | 220 | 22.3 | -82.9% |
| Burglary | 9.5 | A | 187 | 24.0 | -60.3% |
| Larceny | 38.2 | A | 1333 | 116.4 | -67.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 60 | 22.2 | -82.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Easton Police Department
Easton, MD
Oxford Police Department
Oxford, MD
St. Michaels Police Department
St. Michaels, MD