Annapolis, MD Crime

Annapolis, MD has a higher rate of violent crime and property crime compared to the US average. The violent crime rate in Annapolis is 25.7, which is 3 points higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Annapolis is 36.9, 1.5 points higher than the US average of 35.4. This suggests that individuals who live or travel to Annapolis should be more attuned to their safety and take precautions when going out. It is important to stay alert and practice good safety habits while living or visiting Annapolis due to the higher-than-average crime rate.

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

Annapolis violent crime is 25.7. (The US average is 22.7)

Annapolis property crime is 36.9. (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

Annapolis, MD Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	1562.3	5.9	50.1	563	943.3	5565.2	872.5	4312.5	380.3
2001	1330.8	11	30.2	423.4	866.1	5279.1	915.6	4003.3	360.2
2002	1139.9	10.8	40.6	403.4	685	5169	1121	3736.6	311.4
2003	1067.5	13.7	46.5	386	621.4	5723.6	1111.3	4051.1	561.1
2004	1197.2	8.2	35.6	457.5	695.9	5090.3	865.7	3534.1	690.4
2005	1219.4	11	30.1	509.7	668.6	4526.9	860.4	3255.4	411
2006	1414.9	19.2	35.7	634.6	725.3	5379.3	1395.6	3480.9	502.8
2007	1228.7	21.9	13.7	510.1	682.9	4901	1129.9	3236.2	534.8
2008	872.3	21.8	21.8	354.4	474.3	4320.8	798.7	3143.1	378.9
2009	664.2	10.9	24.6	224.1	404.5	2678.6	543.9	1918.8	215.9
2010	607.9	10.8	18.8	244.8	333.5	2961.3	529.9	2151.7	279.7
2011	454.1	2.6	20.6	183.2	247.7	2667.8	479.9	2009.9	178
2012	450.9	5.1	10.2	137.6	298.1	2654.4	471.3	1974.3	208.9
2013		10.3	20.7	163	243.2	2732.3	437.3	2124.2	170.8
2014	500	2.6	10.3	170.1	317	2445.7	453.6	1842.6	149.5
2015	484.8	2.6	33.3	164.2	284.7	2506	497.6	1903.2	105.2
2016	629.7	25.2	27.7	166.2	410.5	2362.5	528.9	1722.8	110.8
2017	558.1	17.7	37.9	159.1	343.5	2356.3	330.8	1924.4	101
2018	544.8	2.5	68.4	119.1	354.8	2306.1	337	1829.7	139.4
2019	641.6	10.2	28	170.6	432.8	2352.5	249.5	1868.8	234.2

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Bowie, MD	99.8	1,516.3	53,840	13	2019
Upper Marlboro, MD	0.0	2,074.1	676	17	2019
Rock Hall, MD	158.2	632.9	2,096	18	2019
Glenarden, MD	64.2	866.2	6,511	19	2019
St. Michaels, MD	585.4	1,658.5	1,039	20	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
New Carrollton, MD	253.1	1,265.7	12,734	20	2019
Greenbelt, MD	469.7	3,100.3	21,585	21	2019
Laurel, MD	476.5	3,436.1	22,960	21	2019
Hyattsville, MD	463.7	6,066.2	18,579	24	2019
Takoma Park, MD	396.8	2,285.8	17,933	27	2019

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Phil · Marlboro Village, MD

Areas of historic charm surrounded by ugly sprawl.

Over 2 years ago

Annapolis has extremely charming areas (mostly old Annapolis neighborhood's)-- Those very old area near the water have Amazing charm. You can start with downtown West More

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Mike · Annapolis, MD

Has its charms but a bit noisy and expensive

Over 4 years ago

Well, I really would give living in Annapolis 3.5 stars. I moved here by myself several years ago. One of the highs of this place is that there are a lot of terrific More

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Samira · Wilmington, NC

Enjoyed Annapolis- But Chose Another City

Over 5 years ago

When we were trying to decide where in the USA to relocate to, Annapolis had enough interest that it made our list. Ultimately, we found a different city that offered More

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Annapolis, MD Crime

Annapolis violent crime is 25.7. (The US average is 22.7)

Annapolis property crime is 36.9. (The US average is 35.4)

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