Dorchester County, MD Crime


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Dorchester, MD County has been facing a concerning level of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the county's violent crime rate stands at 29.3, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime in Dorchester County is also a major issue, with a rate of 55.6, well above the national average of 35.4. This includes offenses like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Dorchester County are a cause for concern and efforts are being made to address and reduce them. Increased surveillance and community involvement in crime prevention strategies are some of the steps being taken to improve the safety and security of the county's residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Dorchester County violent crime is 29.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Dorchester County property crime is 55.6. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Dorchester, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Cambridge, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Cambridge, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Cambridge, MD Crime History
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