Crime in Maryland
| Maryland | |
|---|---|
| Crime rates* (2023) | |
| Violent crimes | |
| Homicide | 8.5 |
| Rape | 34** |
| Robbery | 164.2 |
| Aggravated assault | 284.9 |
| Total violent crime | 459 |
| Property crimes | |
| Burglary | 131.5 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,414 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 388.2 |
| Arson | not reported |
| Total property crime | 1984.3 |
Notes *Number of reported crimes per 100,000 population. ** Legacy definition Source: Governor's office of Maryland 2023 data | |
Crime in Maryland is prevented by Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP), the state’s lead agency coordinating public safety strategies.
In 2023 there were 150,766 crimes reported in the U.S. state of Maryland, including 525 murders.