Rockville, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rockville Police Department serves the city of Rockville, MD in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 901 violent crimes and 1,574 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.5 per 100k residents, which is 36.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.4 per 100k, 27.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. 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 Rate67.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents901 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,574 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,238 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.5 | A | 901 | 106.2 | -36.5% |
| Property Crime | 118.4 | B | 1574 | 163.6 | -27.6% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 24 | 3.5 | -57.6% |
| Robbery | 7.5 | D | 60 | 5.8 | +28.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.5 | B | 123 | 22.3 | -12.4% |
| Burglary | 18.0 | B | 199 | 24.0 | -25.1% |
| Larceny | 84.0 | B | 1238 | 116.4 | -27.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 135 | 22.2 | -25.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg | 1 miles | A 59.7 | C 148.5 | Violent: 11.5% lower Property: 25.4% higher |
| Chevy Chase Village | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 99.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 15.9% lower |
| Takoma Park | 15 miles | B 75.2 | F 445.3 | Violent: 11.5% higher Property: 276.1% higher |
| University Park | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 127.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 7.4% higher |
| Hyattsville | 19 miles | F 176.1 | F 347.2 | Violent: 161.0% higher Property: 193.2% higher |