Hyattsville, MD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hyattsville Police Department serves the city of Hyattsville, MD in Prince George'S County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 962 violent crimes and 3,551 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 176.1 per 100k residents, which is 65.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 347.2 per 100k, 112.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate176.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents962 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate63.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents214 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate347.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,551 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate29.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate224.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,733 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate92.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents560 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime176.1F962106.2+65.8%
Property Crime347.2F3551163.6+112.2%
Robbery63.6F2775.8+992.7%
Aggravated Assault29.3D21422.3+31.8%
Burglary29.3D25224.0+22.1%
Larceny224.9F2733116.4+93.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft92.9F56022.2+319.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Jewish 3
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Edmonston 1 miles
A 64.2
D 256.7
Violent: 63.5% lower
Property: 26.1% lower
Bladensburg 1 miles
A 53.5
C 171.2
Violent: 69.6% lower
Property: 50.7% lower
Riverdale Park 1 miles
D 169.2
D 253.8
Violent: 3.9% lower
Property: 26.9% lower
Cottage City 1 miles
N/A 0.0
A 77.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 77.6% lower
University Park 1 miles
N/A 0.0
B 127.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 63.4% lower