Pocomoke City, MD Crime


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Pocomoke City, MD has a higher than average amount of crime when compared to the US as a whole. The violent crime rate is 35.6, which is over 50% higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Pocomoke City is 70.4, which is almost double the national average of 35.4. These figures indicate that there are some safety concerns for residents and visitors to this area of Maryland. Law enforcement and local organizations are taking steps to reduce crime rates in Pocomoke City by increasing patrols and providing education about potential risks.

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

Pocomoke City violent crime is 35.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Pocomoke City property crime is 70.4. (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
Pocomoke City, MD Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001985.8072.1144.3769.45578.3504.94881192.4
2002994.60142.1213.1639.44499.2568.33765.1165.8
20031051.4023.9191.2836.34826.86934062.171.7
2004669.20071.7597.55951.2549.75305.995.6
2005547.30124.499.5323.45522.47964577.1149.3
2006382.7515176.5204.17168.4790.86071.4306.1
2007750.7077.7155.3517.76290.4931.95332.625.9
2008801.2077.5232.6491.16177.3801.25169.3206.8
2009726.5025.9181.6518.95604.61167.64385.151.9
2010747.451.577.3232386.66726.811345335.1257.7
20111041.70047.3994.34521.8923.33503.894.7
2012354.6023.623.6307.34420.8827.43569.723.6
20130072.111054395.9408.43939.548
20141417.200120.11297.15885.2624.55260.60
2015409.124.124.172.2288.84861.6481.34380.30
2016121.20072.748.54825.44854316.224.2
2017269.124.524.5122.397.85455905.14525.424.5
2018247.3074.2123.649.53832.8791.32942.698.9
201974.5024.849.702633.5372.72211.249.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Snow Hill, MD246.4936.42,445112019
Princess Anne, MD817.15,015.52,347122019
Chincoteague, VA139.31,740.92,989142019
Bloxom, VA0.0256.4394172013
Crisfield, MD117.5430.72,806172019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Snow Hill, MD246.4936.42,445112019
Princess Anne, MD817.15,015.52,347122019
Chincoteague, VA139.31,740.92,989142019
Bloxom, VA0.0256.4394172013
Crisfield, MD117.5430.72,806172019

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Pocomoke City is a small town. While there is growth for business and housing, it is controlled. It's the type of town where you know all of your neighbors and many  More

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