With a population of just over 800 residents, Tilghman Island, MD may seem like a peaceful and idyllic coastal community. However, recent statistics show that the small town has a higher than average rate of both violent and property crime. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in Tilghman Island is 18.1, lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Tilghman Island is 32.4, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Tilghman Island have a higher chance of falling victim to property crime, such as theft or burglary, compared to the rest of the United States. This concerning trend highlights the need for increased awareness and resources to address crime in Tilghman Island and ensure the safety of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Tilghman Island violent crime is 18.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Tilghman Island property crime is 32.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Tilghman Island, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of St. Michaels, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of St. Michaels, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.