Berlin, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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54%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

80%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

49%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Berlin_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	53	n/a (estimate)	974	2,470	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	7.2	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	33.0	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	18.4	123.2	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	55.1	257.0	256.1
Violent crime	4	n/a (estimate)	73	420	359
Burglary	4	n/a	73.5	190.0	229.2
Theft	45	n/a	826.8	1,446.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	412.8	258.8
Property crime	49	n/a (estimate)	900	2,050	1,760

Berlin crime map

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

Berlin crime rates are 54% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Berlin are 80% lower than the national average
In Berlin you have a 1 in 103 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Berlin is safer than 39% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Berlin has decreased by 50%

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Daily Crime In Berlin (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Berlin, MD per 100,000 people. In Berlin, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.54 times less than the Maryland average and 2.18 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Berlin is 5.72 times less than the Maryland average and 4.89 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Berlin has a daily crime rate that is 2.28 times less than the Maryland average and 1.96 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Berlin (higher is better)

How safe is Berlin, Maryland compared to other cities in Maryland and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Berlin is safer than 42% of the cities in Maryland and 39% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Maryland and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Berlin. Overall, Berlin is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Berlin

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Berlin is 1 in 1361

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Berlin is 1 in 112

The chance of being a victim of crime in Berlin is 1 in 103

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Berlin, Maryland you have a 1 in 1361 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 112 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 103 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Berlin.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Berlin, Maryland (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Berlin has decreased by 78%, the amount of property crime in Berlin has decreased by 44%, and the total amount of crime in Berlin has decreased by 50% year over year.

Berlin police department

Item	Berlin	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	18	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.0	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 18 Berlin police officers. This results in 4.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 19% greater than the Maryland average and 22.1% 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}
Pittsville, MD	1,742	61	183	244
Ocean Pines, MD	12,950	33	327	360
Millville, DE	1,484	75	362	437
South Bethany, DE	558	0	577	577
Ocean View, DE	2,637	66	560	626
Frankford, DE	712	110	773	884
Snow Hill, MD	2,206	216	907	1,123
Berlin, MD	4,740	73	900	974

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Brookdale, SC	4,740	411	1,847	2,258
Madisonville, TX	4,740	279	665	943
Westmont, PA	4,739	145	846	990
Blue Point, NY	4,739	122	554	676
Dundee, FL	4,738	219	1,166	1,385
Berlin, MD	4,740	73	900	974

Source: The Berlin, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.