Somerset, MD County has unfortunately been plagued by high levels of both violent and property crime. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is at 29.4, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. On top of that, the property crime rate in Somerset is 43.2, compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This high level of crime can create a sense of fear and insecurity for residents, making it important for local law enforcement to address and combat these issues.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Somerset County violent crime is 29.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Somerset County property crime is 43.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Somerset, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Salisbury, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Salisbury, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.