La Plata, MD has a higher rate of violent crime than the US average. The violent crime rate in La Plata is 22.1, compared to the US average of 22.7. Similarly, La Plata also has a higher rate of property crime than the US average. The property crime rate in La Plata is 47.4, while the US average property crime rate is 35.4. This shows that La Plata has a significantly higher rate of both violent and property crimes than the nationwide average, making it an area of heightened concern for local law enforcement and community members alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
La Plata violent crime is 22.1. (The US average is 22.7)
La Plata property crime is 47.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.