Poolesville, MD is a small, peaceful town located in Montgomery County with a population of just over 5,000 people. However, despite its idyllic setting, Poolesville has not been immune to crime. According to the latest statistics, the town's violent crime rate stands at 15.1, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a reassuring number for residents, as it suggests that the town has lower rates of crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. However, the property crime rate in Poolesville is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 28.2 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents are more likely to experience crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite these numbers, Poolesville remains a safe and tight-knit community where residents look out for one another.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Poolesville violent crime is 15.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Poolesville property crime is 28.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Poolesville, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Brunswick, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Brunswick, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.