Bethesda, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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50%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

46%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

50%

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.

Bethesda 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Bethesda_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,149 (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)	196 (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)	953 (estimate)	2,071	1,917

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Bethesda crime map

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

Bethesda crime rates are 50% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Bethesda are 46% lower than the national average
In Bethesda you have a 1 in 88 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Bethesda is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Bethesda has increased by 23%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bethesda

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bethesda is 1 in 511

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bethesda is 1 in 105

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bethesda is 1 in 88

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

Bethesda police department

Item	Bethesda	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}
Ravensworth, VA	2,841	37	260	297
Chevy Chase View, MD	1,151	60	291	350
Derwood, MD	1,644	60	291	350
Martin's Additions, MD	1,089	60	291	350
Highland, MD	1,086	60	291	350
Kensington, MD	2,212	67	325	392
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	67	325	392
Bethesda, MD	65,092	196	953	1,149

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bayonne, NJ	65,112	266	1,462	1,728
Blaine, MN	65,048	86	1,719	1,804
Laguna Niguel, CA	65,048	104	984	1,088
Jupiter, FL	65,139	133	697	831
Harlingen, TX	65,028	312	2,769	3,080
Bethesda, MD	65,092	196	953	1,149

Source: The Bethesda, 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.