Annapolis, MD Crime Rates & Map

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28%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

65%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

20%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Annapolis_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,176	n/a (estimate)	2,994	2,010	2,346
Murder	4	n/a	10.2	9.1	6.5
Rape	11	n/a	28.0	28.6	38.4
Robbery	67	n/a	170.6	118.5	73.9
Assault	170	n/a	432.8	243.7	279.7
Violent crime	252	n/a (estimate)	642	400	388
Burglary	98	n/a	249.5	252.0	314.2
Theft	734	n/a	1,868.8	1,184.9	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	92	n/a	234.2	172.9	246.0
Property crime	924	n/a (estimate)	2,353	1,610	1,958

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Key findings

Annapolis crime rates are 28% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Annapolis are 65% higher than the national average
In Annapolis you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Annapolis is safer than 13% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Annapolis has not changed

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Daily Crime In Annapolis (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Annapolis for every 100,000 residents. The Annapolis total amount of daily crime is 1.49 times more than the Maryland average and 1.28 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Annapolis, is 1.60 times more than the Maryland average, and it is 1.65 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Annapolis has a daily crime average that is 1.46 times more than the Maryland average and 1.20 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Annapolis (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Annapolis, Maryland compared to other areas of Maryland, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Annapolis safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Annapolis is safer than 20% of Maryland cities, and 13% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Maryland, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Annapolis. At this time, Annapolis sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Annapolis

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Annapolis is 1 in 156

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Annapolis is 1 in 43

The chance of being a victim of crime in Annapolis is 1 in 34

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Annapolis? In Annapolis, you have a 1 in 156 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 43. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Annapolis, MD is 1 in 34.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Annapolis, MD is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Annapolis has not changed, while the property crime rate in Annapolis has not changed year over year. Summing up the numbers, Annapolis has not changed with regards to total crimes year over year.

Annapolis police department

Item	Annapolis	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	146	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.7	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 146 Annapolis police officers. This results in 3.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 11.5% greater than the Maryland average and 14.4% greater than the National average.

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}
Crownsville, MD	1,784	56	226	282
Herald Harbor, MD	2,620	63	253	315
Riva, MD	3,891	83	332	415
Gambrills, MD	2,613	89	360	450
Arden on the Severn, MD	2,615	127	509	636
Woodmore, MD	4,205	148	596	744
Annapolis Neck, MD	10,649	152	613	766
Annapolis, MD	39,009	642	2,353	2,994

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Weslaco, TX	39,021	439	2,598	3,037
Oakley, CA	38,968	97	1,102	1,199
Essex, MD	38,955	585	2,353	2,938
Hallandale Beach, FL	38,951	498	2,608	3,106
Wausau, WI	39,138	411	1,629	2,040
Annapolis, MD	39,009	642	2,353	2,994

Source: The Annapolis, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.