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65%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
57%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
66%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Sykesville crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Sykesville crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Sykesville crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Sykesville crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSykesville/100k peopleMaryland/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)815 (estimate)2,0342,324
Murdern/an/an/a8.56.3
Rapen/an/an/a30.640.0
Robberyn/an/an/a114.266.1
Assaultn/an/an/a245.2268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)160 (estimate)399370
Burglaryn/an/an/a190.2269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,225.41,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a219.8282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)656 (estimate)1,6351,954

Sykesville crime map



The Sykesville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Sykesville as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Sykesville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Sykesville crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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Crime Quick Facts

  • Sykesville crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Sykesville are 57% lower than the national average
  • In Sykesville you have a 1 in 123 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Sykesville is safer than 68% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Sykesville has decreased by 43%

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        Daily Crime In Sykesville (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sykesville

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sykesville is 1 in 627
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sykesville is 1 in 153
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Sykesville is 1 in 123

        Year Over Year Crime In Sykesville (per 100,000 people)

        Sykesville police department

        Item Sykesville Maryland National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)85,343558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.83.33.3
        There are a total of 8 Sykesville police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 46.5% less than the Maryland average and 45.1% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Maryland

        State Total offenders Maryland /100K National /100K
        Maryland7,370135266
        There are a total of 7,370 sex offenders in Maryland. This yields a total of 135 sex offenders in Maryland per 100,000 residents which is 49% less than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Brookeville, MD151161661821
        Highland, MD1,086161661821
        New Windsor, MD1,387172705876
        Laytonsville, MD4802018271,028
        Ellicott City, MD73,2722038361,039
        Mount Airy, MD9,4393071,2611,568
        Ilchester, MD26,8733171,3021,618
        Sykesville, MD3,948160656815

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        Washington, GA3,9462391,1031,343
        San Carlos, TX3,9453291,7522,082
        Sykesville, MD3,948160656815
        Source: The Sykesville, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.