Sykesville, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sykesville Police Department serves the city of Sykesville, MD in Carroll County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 140 violent crimes and 147 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.4 per 100k residents, which is 57.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 136.3 per 100k, 16.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate45.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.4 | A | 140 | 106.2 | -57.2% |
| Property Crime | 136.3 | B | 147 | 163.6 | -16.7% |
| Burglary | 22.7 | C | 32 | 24.0 | -5.4% |
| Larceny | 90.9 | B | 102 | 116.4 | -21.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.7 | C | 11 | 22.2 | +2.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 0 miles | A 54.3 | A 36.2 | Violent: 19.6% higher Property: 73.4% lower |
| Westminster | 1 miles | C 116.9 | B 121.8 | Violent: 157.4% higher Property: 10.6% lower |
| Hampstead | 9 miles | A 31.3 | A 31.3 | Violent: 31.1% lower Property: 77.0% lower |
| Taneytown | 11 miles | A 27.1 | A 27.1 | Violent: 40.5% lower Property: 80.2% lower |
| Thurmont | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 73.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 45.8% lower |