Greenbelt, MD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Greenbelt Police Department serves the city of Greenbelt, MD in Prince George'S County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,320 violent crimes and 3,864 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.4 per 100k residents, which is 17.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 522.6 per 100k, 219.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 C
Annual Rate124.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,320 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate37.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents325 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate522.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,864 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate306.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,805 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate199.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents788 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime124.4C1320106.2+17.1%
Property Crime522.6F3864163.6+219.4%
Robbery37.3F2335.8+541.6%
Aggravated Assault24.9C32522.3+11.8%
Burglary12.4A26224.0-48.2%
Larceny306.9F2805116.4+163.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft199.1F78822.2+797.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 3
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Berwyn Heights 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 123.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 76.4% lower
Brentwood 0 miles
A 27.1
A 54.2
Violent: 78.2% lower
Property: 89.6% lower
Fairmount Heights 0 miles
N/A 0.0
F 407.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 22.0% lower
Landover Hills 0 miles
F 457.7
F 343.3
Violent: 267.8% higher
Property: 34.3% lower
Seat Pleasant 0 miles
F 181.2
F 339.7
Violent: 45.6% higher
Property: 35.0% lower