Crime & Safety in Baltimore, MD

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Baltimore has a violent crime rate of 1,617 per 100,000 residents, 325% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 947.2 per 100,000, robbery at 574.3, rape at 60.9. The murder rate is 34.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,203 per 100,000, 114% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,598, burglary at 525, vehicle theft at 1,058 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 45 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Baltimore receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Baltimore vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,616.8/100K
325% above US avg
Murder34.4/100K
446% above US avg
Rape60.9/100K
Robbery574.3/100K
Assault947.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,202.6/100K
114% above US avg
Burglary525.2/100K
Theft2,598.2/100K
Vehicle Theft1,058.2/100K
Arson21.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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