Frederick, MD Crime

Crime in Frederick, MD is slightly above the national average. The violent crime rate in Frederick is 30.9, which is 8.2 points higher than the US average of 22.7. Property crime in Frederick stands at 33, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. While these figures are a cause for concern due to being higher than the national average, it's important to note that overall Frederick remains a safe place to live and work.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Frederick violent crime is 30.9. (The US average is 22.7)

Frederick property crime is 33.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Frederick, MD Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	1246.8	10	36.1	196.4	1004.3	3852.8	759.7	2828.4	264.6
2001	1325.8	1.9	35.5	214.7	1073.7	4169.9	588.2	3337	244.6
2002	1206.4	5.5	44.1	229.9	926.8	3777.3	590.3	2949.7	237.2
2003	1003.8	7.1	37.1	160.8	798.8	3154.5	563.8	2419.4	171.4
2004	1059.5	0	37.1	254.3	768.2	3067.3	448.5	2451	167.8
2005	853	0	19.1	205.4	628.4	2741.8	445.7	2165.6	130.6
2006	912.8	6.9	29.3	261.8	614.8	3003.5	609.7	2216.4	177.4
2007	699.8	8.4	33.5	174.1	483.8	3023.6	460.4	2372.3	190.9
2008	784.6	3.3	20	209.9	551.4	3079.9	631.3	2208.7	239.9
2009	857.6	1.7	30	250.3	575.6	2979.8	498.9	2312.5	168.5
2010	748.1	3.3	26.4	266.9	451.5	2821.1	431.7	2246	143.4
2011	464.6	3	28.8	145.8	287	2713.4	356.8	2238.1	118.4
2012	570.3	1.5	38.9	158.7	371.2	2842.5	366.7	2285.7	190.1
2013		1.5	10.5	146.9	332.8	2686.3	340.3	2254.6	91.4
2014	429.7	1.5	28.2	121.9	278	2313.5	304.8	1950.7	58
2015	493	4.3	31.8	95.4	361.5	2032.9	206.8	1751	75.2
2016	487.8	1.4	32.7	99.6	354.1	2006.7	200.5	1737.9	68.3
2017	660.5	1.4	39.5	122.8	496.8	1831.8	208.9	1562.2	60.7
2018	394.2	4.1	37.3	102.4	250.3	2060.9	192.3	1799.5	69.2
2019	405.3	2.7	50.7	73.9	278	1867.7	272.5	1522.7	72.6

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Thurmont, MD	219.8	615.5	6,584	13	2019
Brunswick, MD	233.4	1,929.7	5,338	13	2019
Boonsboro, MD	27.8	444.9	3,521	13	2019
Mount Airy, MD	52.8	1,214.1	9,472	15	2019
Smithsburg, MD	33.7	438.2	3,002	18	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Leesburg, VA	183.9	1,027.7	33,651	23	2019
Bowie, MD	99.8	1,516.3	53,840	49	2019
Lower Paxton, PA	176.5	1,349.0	44,949	70	2018
Lancaster, PA	701.1	2,643.9	60,155	73	2018
Reading, PA	702.0	2,242.7	81,168	101	2018

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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dee · Frederick, MD

not so good

Over 5 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other More

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Nicole · Frederick, MD

Sr. Health Claims Examiner salary

Over 9 years ago

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George · Frederick, MD

Frederick Crime

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Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent More

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