Chevy Chase, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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83%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

82%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

83%

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.

Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Chevy Chase_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	392 (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)	67 (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)	325 (estimate)	2,071	1,917

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Chevy Chase crime map

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

Chevy Chase crime rates are 83% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Chevy Chase are 82% lower than the national average
In Chevy Chase you have a 1 in 256 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Chevy Chase is safer than 75% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Chevy Chase has decreased by 45%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Chevy Chase

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Chevy Chase is 1 in 1497

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Chevy Chase is 1 in 308

The chance of being a victim of crime in Chevy Chase is 1 in 256

Year Over Year Crime In Chevy Chase (per 100,000 people)

Chevy Chase police department

Item	Chevy Chase	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
Martin's Additions, MD	1,089	60	291	350
Chevy Chase View, MD	1,151	60	291	350
Highland, MD	1,086	60	291	350
Derwood, MD	1,644	60	291	350
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	67	325	392
Kensington, MD	2,212	67	325	392
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	67	325	392

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lead, SD	2,979	231	495	726
Delphi, IN	2,979	165	768	933
Bal Harbour, FL	2,980	68	5,588	5,656
Stanton, TX	2,978	151	1,282	1,432
East Prairie, MO	2,980	278	1,078	1,357
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	67	325	392

Source: The Chevy Chase, 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.