Germantown, MD Crime


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Germantown, MD has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Germantown is 17.4 per 1,000 residents, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of Germantown are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Germantown is 26.6, which is lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With these lower crime rates, Germantown provides a relatively safe environment for its residents. However, it is important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent any potential crimes. As a resident of Germantown, I feel fortunate to live in a community with lower crime rates compared to the rest of the country. It gives me a sense of security and peace of mind knowing that I am less likely to be a victim of a violent or property crime. However, I still take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of myself and my family. I hope that Germantown continues to maintain its low crime rates and remains a safe place to live and raise a family.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Germantown violent crime is 17.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Germantown property crime is 26.6. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Germantown, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Leesburg, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Leesburg, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Mount Airy, MD Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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When I first moved to Germantown, this city was up and coming. It still felt like the country and the air was breathable and not as much traffic. That was in 2010. In 3  More

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Over 12 years ago

Montgomery County is not a dog friendly place if you own pets. The dog regulations do not favor the dog or dog owner and one should consider Frederick, Howard or Carroll  More

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Over 13 years ago

Everything costs more here because of the proximity to Washington D.C. I came from Long Island, NY where it was also expensive. Since I've been here costs go up, but  More

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