Adamstown, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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80%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

78%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

80%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Adamstown 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 Adamstown 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 Adamstown 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 Adamstown crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Adamstown_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	463 (estimate)	2,497	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.3	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	31.9	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	130.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	79 (estimate)	426	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	185.9	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	547.4	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	384 (estimate)	2,071	1,917

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Adamstown crime map

The Adamstown crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Adamstown 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 Adamstown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Adamstown 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

Adamstown crime rates are 80% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Adamstown are 78% lower than the national average
In Adamstown you have a 1 in 217 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Adamstown is safer than 82% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Adamstown has decreased by 18%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Adamstown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Adamstown is 1 in 1268

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Adamstown is 1 in 261

The chance of being a victim of crime in Adamstown is 1 in 217

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

Adamstown police department

Item	Adamstown	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.3	3.3

Sex offenders in Maryland

State	Total offenders	Maryland_/100K	National_/100K
Maryland	7,370	135	266

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}
Monrovia, MD	1,556	60	291	350
Bartonsville, MD	1,786	78	380	458
Lovettsville, VA	2,447	62	435	497
Boonsboro, MD	3,594	0	497	497
New Market, MD	1,527	89	433	522
Buckeystown, MD	1,289	92	446	538
Harpers Ferry, WV	334	107	483	590
Adamstown, MD	2,130	79	384	463

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sneads, FL	2,130	154	803	956
Redgranite, WI	2,129	0	451	451
Deltana, AK	2,131	308	798	1,106
Herington, KS	2,129	180	876	1,056
Huntington, UT	2,131	114	799	913
Adamstown, MD	2,130	79	384	463

Source: The Adamstown, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.