Laurel, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Laurel Police Department serves the city of Laurel, MD in Prince George'S County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,219 violent crimes and 3,869 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 110.2 per 100k residents, which is 3.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 502.7 per 100k, 207.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 CHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 110.2 | C | 1219 | 106.2 | +3.7% |
| Property Crime | 502.7 | F | 3869 | 163.6 | +207.3% |
| Homicide | 3.4 | F | 3 | 0.5 | +545.6% |
| Rape | 6.9 | F | 45 | 3.5 | +94.8% |
| Robbery | 24.1 | F | 196 | 5.8 | +314.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.4 | D | 289 | 22.3 | +54.7% |
| Burglary | 20.7 | B | 228 | 24.0 | -14.0% |
| Larceny | 378.7 | F | 2883 | 116.4 | +225.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 99.8 | F | 754 | 22.2 | +350.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 127.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.7% lower |
| Riverdale Park | 11 miles | D 169.2 | D 253.8 | Violent: 53.5% higher Property: 49.5% lower |
| Bowie | 11 miles | A 67.0 | C 153.5 | Violent: 39.1% lower Property: 69.5% lower |
| Edmonston | 12 miles | A 64.2 | D 256.7 | Violent: 41.7% lower Property: 48.9% lower |
| Hyattsville | 12 miles | F 176.1 | F 347.2 | Violent: 59.8% higher Property: 30.9% lower |