Smithsburg, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Smithsburg Police Department serves the city of Smithsburg, MD in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 35 violent crimes and 63 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.4 per 100k residents, which is 70.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 125.4 per 100k, 23.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 AAnnual Rate31.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 31.4 | A | 35 | 106.2 | -70.5% |
Property Crime | 125.4 | B | 63 | 163.6 | -23.4% |
Larceny | 125.4 | C | 53 | 116.4 | +7.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hagerstown | 0 miles | D 141.6 | C 153.0 | Violent: 351.6% higher Property: 22.0% higher |
Boonsboro | 11 miles | A 52.4 | A 26.2 | Violent: 67.0% higher Property: 79.1% lower |
Hancock | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
Brunswick | 22 miles | C 118.7 | A 47.5 | Violent: 278.6% higher Property: 62.1% lower |
Thurmont | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 73.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 41.1% lower |