Sandy Hook, MD is a small, peaceful town nestled in the rolling hills of the countryside. However, in recent years, it has been marred by a significant amount of crime. According to
, the violent crime rate in Sandy Hook is 17.5, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is 31.6, slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel safer from physical harm, their belongings and homes are at a higher risk of being stolen or damaged. This rise in crime has caused concern among the community and efforts are being made to address and reduce it. Despite these challenges, Sandy Hook remains a tight-knit community where neighbors look out for each other and strive to make their town a safer place for all.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sandy Hook violent crime is 17.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Sandy Hook property crime is 31.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Sandy Hook, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bolivar, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bolivar, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.