Taneytown, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Taneytown Police Department serves the city of Taneytown, MD in Carroll County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 183 violent crimes and 200 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.1 per 100k residents, which is 74.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 27.1 per 100k, 83.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents183 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.1 | A | 183 | 106.2 | -74.5% |
| Property Crime | 27.1 | A | 200 | 163.6 | -83.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.5 | A | 42 | 22.3 | -39.3% |
| Larceny | 27.1 | A | 176 | 116.4 | -76.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 11 miles | A 54.3 | A 36.2 | Violent: 100.9% higher Property: 33.9% higher |
| Sykesville | 11 miles | A 45.4 | B 136.3 | Violent: 67.9% higher Property: 403.9% higher |
| Westminster | 11 miles | C 116.9 | B 121.8 | Violent: 332.3% higher Property: 350.3% higher |
| Hampstead | 18 miles | A 31.3 | A 31.3 | Violent: 15.7% higher Property: 15.7% higher |
| Thurmont | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 73.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 173.2% higher |