Wicomico County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wicomico County in MD is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,503 violent crimes and 5,120 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 179.1 per 100k residents, which is +68.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 168.7 per 100k, +3.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate179.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,503 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,080 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate168.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,120 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents702 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate149.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,179 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 179.1 | F | 4503 | 106.2 | +68.7% |
| Property Crime | 168.7 | C | 5120 | 163.6 | +3.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 94 | 3.5 | -15.1% |
| Robbery | 5.0 | B | 254 | 5.8 | -14.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.6 | D | 1080 | 22.3 | +23.8% |
| Burglary | 17.6 | B | 702 | 24.0 | -26.9% |
| Larceny | 149.1 | D | 4179 | 116.4 | +28.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.0 | A | 225 | 22.2 | -95.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Delmar Police Department
Delmar, MD
Fruitland Police Department
Fruitland, MD
Salisbury Police Department
Salisbury, MD