Hampstead, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hampstead Police Department serves the city of Hampstead, MD in Carroll County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 132 violent crimes and 183 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.3 per 100k residents, which is 70.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 31.3 per 100k, 80.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents183 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.3 | A | 132 | 106.2 | -70.5% |
| Property Crime | 31.3 | A | 183 | 163.6 | -80.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.7 | B | 43 | 22.3 | -29.7% |
| Larceny | 31.3 | A | 141 | 116.4 | -73.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 8 miles | C 116.9 | B 121.8 | Violent: 273.6% higher Property: 289.2% higher |
| Manchester | 9 miles | A 54.3 | A 36.2 | Violent: 73.6% higher Property: 15.8% higher |
| Sykesville | 9 miles | A 45.4 | B 136.3 | Violent: 45.1% higher Property: 335.5% higher |
| Taneytown | 18 miles | A 27.1 | A 27.1 | Violent: 13.6% lower Property: 13.6% lower |
| Baltimore | 23 miles | F 284.7 | F 386.4 | Violent: 809.5% higher Property: 1134.6% higher |