Worcester County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Worcester County in MD is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,092 violent crimes and 4,902 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.5 per 100k residents, which is 12.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 99.7 per 100k, 39.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate92.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,092 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents503 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate99.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,902 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents626 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,130 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.5 | B | 5092 | 106.2 | -12.9% |
| Property Crime | 99.7 | A | 4902 | 163.6 | -39.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 105 | 3.5 | -80.3% |
| Robbery | 4.4 | B | 101 | 5.8 | -23.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.9 | A | 503 | 22.3 | -46.4% |
| Burglary | 8.6 | A | 626 | 24.0 | -64.1% |
| Larceny | 76.0 | B | 4130 | 116.4 | -34.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 139 | 22.2 | -64.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
Berlin Police Department
Berlin, MD
Ocean City Police Department
Ocean City, MD
Pocomoke City Police Department
Pocomoke City, MD
Snow Hill Police Department
Snow Hill, MD
Ocean Pines Police Department
Ocean Pines, MD