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 F
Annual Rate267.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,977 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate66.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,006 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate216.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,354 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents641 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate174.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,487 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents212 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime267.2F3977106.2+151.5%
Property Crime216.1D4354163.6+32.1%
Rape9.0F883.5+154.8%
Robbery15.0F2365.8+158.0%
Aggravated Assault66.0F100622.3+196.7%
Burglary36.0D64124.0+49.9%
Larceny174.1D3487116.4+49.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.0A21222.2-86.5%

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