Frederick, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Frederick Police Department serves the city of Frederick, MD in Frederick County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,719 violent crimes and 5,330 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.9 per 100k residents, which is 60.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 166.4 per 100k, 1.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 DAnnual Rate169.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,719 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents831 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,330 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents715 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,277 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents301 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.9 | D | 5719 | 106.2 | +60.0% |
| Property Crime | 166.4 | C | 5330 | 163.6 | +1.7% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 136 | 3.5 | -66.4% |
| Robbery | 8.3 | D | 191 | 5.8 | +43.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.3 | D | 831 | 22.3 | +22.8% |
| Burglary | 23.8 | C | 715 | 24.0 | -1.1% |
| Larceny | 129.5 | C | 4277 | 116.4 | +11.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.7 | A | 301 | 22.2 | -51.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmont | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 73.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.6% lower |
| Brunswick | 13 miles | C 118.7 | A 47.5 | Violent: 30.2% lower Property: 71.5% lower |
| Boonsboro | 15 miles | A 52.4 | A 26.2 | Violent: 69.2% lower Property: 84.3% lower |
| Taneytown | 21 miles | A 27.1 | A 27.1 | Violent: 84.1% lower Property: 83.7% lower |
| Rockville | 22 miles | A 67.5 | B 118.4 | Violent: 60.3% lower Property: 28.8% lower |