Crime & Safety in Capitol Heights, MD

Capitol Heights has a violent crime rate of 417 per 100,000 residents, 10% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 153.8 per 100,000, robbery at 219.7, rape at 22.0. The murder rate is 22.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,318 per 100,000, 33% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 813, burglary at 154, vehicle theft at 352 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 116 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Capitol Heights receives a safety grade of F.