Baltimore, MD County has unfortunately gained a reputation for having a high crime rate, especially in regards to violence and property crimes. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Baltimore stands at 27.1, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Baltimore is 45.7, which is also above the national average of 35.4. This encompasses crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These numbers highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Baltimore and the challenges faced by law enforcement and community members in addressing and reducing it. Despite ongoing efforts to combat crime, Baltimore's rates continue to be a cause for concern.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Baltimore County violent crime is 27.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Baltimore County property crime is 45.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Baltimore, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.