Salisbury, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Salisbury Police Department serves the city of Salisbury, MD in Wicomico County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,977 violent crimes and 4,354 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 267.2 per 100k residents, which is 151.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 216.1 per 100k, 32.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 267.2 | F | 3977 | 106.2 | +151.5% |
| Property Crime | 216.1 | D | 4354 | 163.6 | +32.1% |
| Rape | 9.0 | F | 88 | 3.5 | +154.8% |
| Robbery | 15.0 | F | 236 | 5.8 | +158.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 66.0 | F | 1006 | 22.3 | +196.7% |
| Burglary | 36.0 | D | 641 | 24.0 | +49.9% |
| Larceny | 174.1 | D | 3487 | 116.4 | +49.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.0 | A | 212 | 22.2 | -86.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland | 0 miles | F 199.8 | F 266.4 | Violent: 25.2% lower Property: 23.2% higher |
| Delmar | 7 miles | B 70.5 | A 23.5 | Violent: 73.6% lower Property: 89.1% lower |
| Princess Anne | 12 miles | F 658.8 | F 343.7 | Violent: 146.6% higher Property: 59.0% higher |
| Snow Hill | 18 miles | B 85.7 | A 85.7 | Violent: 67.9% lower Property: 60.4% lower |
| Ocean City | 20 miles | F 215.8 | F 287.7 | Violent: 19.2% lower Property: 33.1% higher |