Cumberland, MD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Cumberland Police Department serves the city of Cumberland, MD in Allegany County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,294 violent crimes and 3,589 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 386.2 per 100k residents, which is 263.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 380.8 per 100k, 132.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate386.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,294 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents453 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate380.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,589 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate64.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents801 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate300.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,645 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime386.2F4294106.2+263.6%
Property Crime380.8F3589163.6+132.8%
Rape16.1F673.5+355.0%
Robbery10.7F1405.8+84.4%
Aggravated Assault10.7A45322.3-51.8%
Burglary64.4F80124.0+167.8%
Larceny300.4F2645116.4+158.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.7A12522.2-51.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Other Christian 1
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-Black or African American 4

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Frostburg 0 miles
A 43.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 88.8% lower
Property: N/A
Luke 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Hancock 28 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Oakland 40 miles
N/A 0.0
A 55.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 85.6% lower
Hagerstown 47 miles
D 141.6
C 153.0
Violent: 63.3% lower
Property: 59.8% lower