The small town of Emmitsburg, MD has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 23.1 per 1,000 residents. This is just slightly above the US average of 22.7 per 1,000 residents. When it comes to property crime, however, Emmitsburg has a lower rate of 30 per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 35.4 per 1,000 residents. While the town may have a slightly higher rate of violent crime, overall it has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the country. Residents of 21727 Emmitsburg, MD can feel generally safe in their community, but should still exercise caution and report any suspicious activities. With a close-knit community and low property crime rate, Emmitsburg remains a peaceful place to live despite its slightly higher rate of violent crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Emmitsburg (zip 21727) violent crime is 23.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Emmitsburg (zip 21727) property crime is 30.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Emmitsburg, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Liberty township (Adams County), Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Liberty township (Adams County), Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.