Potomac, MD, a wealthy and affluent suburb just outside of Washington D.C., has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Potomac is 21.5, slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. This may be due to the high-income residents and well-maintained neighborhoods in the area. However, property crime in Potomac is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 32.5 compared to 35.4. This could be attributed to the desirable and expensive homes in the area, making them attractive targets for burglaries and theft. As a resident of Potomac, I feel fortunate to live in a community with a relatively low crime rate, but it is important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure our safety and security.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Potomac violent crime is 21.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Potomac property crime is 32.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Potomac, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Vienna, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Vienna, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.