La Plata, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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7%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

40%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

0%

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}	La Plata_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	219	n/a (estimate)	1,970	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	2	n/a	18.0	123.2	60.6
Assault	22	n/a	197.9	257.0	256.1
Violent crime	24	n/a (estimate)	216	420	359
Burglary	26	n/a	233.9	190.0	229.2
Theft	149	n/a	1,340.7	1,446.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	20	n/a	180.0	412.8	258.8
Property crime	195	n/a (estimate)	1,755	2,050	1,760

La Plata crime map

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

La Plata crime rates are 7% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in La Plata are 40% lower than the national average
In La Plata you have a 1 in 51 chance of becoming a victim of crime
La Plata is safer than 36% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in La Plata has decreased by 7%

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Daily Crime In La Plata (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in La Plata on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Maryland and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in La Plata (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Maryland, are 1.25 times less than the state average and 1.08 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in La Plata on a daily basis are 1.95 times less than than Maryland average and 1.66 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in La Plata are 1.17 times less than the daily state average and 1.00 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is La Plata (higher is better)

Is La Plata safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Maryland as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in La Plata to other cities in the state and across the country, La Plata is 39% safer than other cities of Maryland and 36% safer than other cities in the nation. La Plata has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in La Plata

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in La Plata is 1 in 464

The chance of being a victim of property crime in La Plata is 1 in 57

The chance of being a victim of crime in La Plata is 1 in 51

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In La Plata, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 464. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 57 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in La Plata is 1 in 51.

Year Over Year Crime In La Plata (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether La Plata is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. La Plata violent crime rates have increased by 7%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 9% year over year. Total crimes for La Plata has decreased by 7% in the same time frame.

La Plata police department

Item	La Plata	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	16	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 16 La Plata police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 46.6% less than the Maryland average and 45.2% less 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}
Mason Neck, VA	1,938	31	220	251
Baden, MD	1,574	59	288	347
Hughesville, MD	2,525	66	322	387
Hayfield, VA	4,535	57	408	464
Croom, MD	2,353	87	426	513
Mechanicsville, MD	1,724	114	557	671
Newington, VA	13,452	83	598	681
La Plata, MD	9,516	216	1,755	1,970

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Cross Lanes, WV	9,517	150	700	850
Countryside, VA	9,517	82	592	674
Independent Hill, VA	9,514	76	551	627
Cedar Hills, OR	9,514	116	838	954
Midland, WA	9,518	349	2,641	2,990
La Plata, MD	9,516	216	1,755	1,970

Source: The La Plata, 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.