Washington County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in MD is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,629 violent crimes and 5,001 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.3 per 100k residents, which is -47.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.1 per 100k, -53.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,629 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents831 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,001 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,224 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,032 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents679 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.3 | A | 3629 | 106.2 | -47.0% |
| Property Crime | 76.1 | A | 5001 | 163.6 | -53.5% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 23 | 0.5 | +7.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 136 | 3.5 | -51.6% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 386 | 5.8 | -50.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.1 | A | 831 | 22.3 | -59.0% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | A | 1224 | 24.0 | -69.1% |
| Larceny | 59.0 | A | 3032 | 116.4 | -49.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 679 | 22.2 | -56.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Boonsboro Police Department
Boonsboro, MD
Hagerstown Police Department
Hagerstown, MD
Hancock Police Department
Hancock, MD
Smithsburg Police Department
Smithsburg, MD