Takoma Park, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Takoma Park Police Department serves the city of Takoma Park, MD in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 575 violent crimes and 2,485 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.2 per 100k residents, which is 29.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 445.3 per 100k, 172.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.2 | B | 575 | 106.2 | -29.2% |
| Property Crime | 445.3 | F | 2485 | 163.6 | +172.2% |
| Robbery | 40.5 | F | 141 | 5.8 | +596.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 105 | 22.3 | -74.0% |
| Burglary | 46.3 | F | 271 | 24.0 | +92.6% |
| Larceny | 335.4 | F | 1987 | 116.4 | +188.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 63.6 | F | 225 | 22.2 | +186.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevy Chase Village | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 99.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.6% lower |
| University Park | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 127.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.4% lower |
| Mount Rainier | 4 miles | B 74.7 | C 161.8 | Violent: 0.7% lower Property: 63.7% lower |
| Hyattsville | 4 miles | F 176.1 | F 347.2 | Violent: 134.1% higher Property: 22.0% lower |
| Cottage City | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 77.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 82.5% lower |