Worcester County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Worcester County in MD is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,215 violent crimes and 3,962 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.2 per 100k residents, which is -1.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 111.2 per 100k, -32.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate105.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,215 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents395 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate111.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,962 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents520 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,341 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.2 | C | 4215 | 106.2 | -1.0% |
| Property Crime | 111.2 | B | 3962 | 163.6 | -32.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 77 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.5 | B | 86 | 5.8 | -22.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.3 | A | 395 | 22.3 | -35.7% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 520 | 24.0 | -57.0% |
| Larceny | 83.7 | B | 3341 | 116.4 | -28.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 96 | 22.2 | -61.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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Snow Hill Police Department
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Ocean Pines Police Department
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