Mount Airy, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

11%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

42%

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}	Mount Airy_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	134	n/a (estimate)	1,345	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	10.0	123.2	60.6
Assault	31	n/a	311.1	257.0	256.1
Violent crime	32	n/a (estimate)	321	420	359
Burglary	4	n/a	40.1	190.0	229.2
Theft	95	n/a	953.2	1,446.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	30.1	412.8	258.8
Property crime	102	n/a (estimate)	1,023	2,050	1,760

Mount Airy crime map

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

Mount Airy crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Mount Airy are 11% lower than the national average
In Mount Airy you have a 1 in 75 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Mount Airy is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Mount Airy has decreased by 14%

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Daily Crime In Mount Airy (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Mount Airy, MD per 100,000 people. In Mount Airy, the total number of daily crimes is 1.84 times less than the Maryland average and 1.58 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Mount Airy is 1.31 times less than the Maryland average and 1.12 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Mount Airy has a daily crime rate that is 2.00 times less than the Maryland average and 1.72 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Mount Airy (higher is better)

Is Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy to other cities in the state and across the country, Mount Airy is 44% safer than other cities of Maryland and 42% safer than other cities in the nation. Mount Airy has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mount Airy

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mount Airy is 1 in 312

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mount Airy is 1 in 98

The chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Airy is 1 in 75

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Mount Airy? In Mount Airy, MD you have a 1 in 312 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 98 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 75 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Mount Airy.

Year Over Year Crime In Mount Airy (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Mount Airy is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Mount Airy has increased by 21%, while the property crime rate in Mount Airy has decreased by 21% year over year. The number of total crimes in Mount Airy has decreased by 14% year over year.

Mount Airy police department

Item	Mount Airy	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}
Highland, MD	1,086	59	288	347
Monrovia, MD	1,556	59	288	347
Bartonsville, MD	1,786	77	376	453
New Market, MD	1,527	88	429	517
Buckeystown, MD	1,289	90	442	532
Sykesville, MD	3,948	68	540	608
Woodsboro, MD	1,181	118	577	696
Mount Airy, MD	9,439	321	1,023	1,345

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hackettstown, NJ	9,440	10	515	525
Amityville, NY	9,440	229	1,037	1,266
Powdersville, SC	9,436	239	1,076	1,316
Lowell, AR	9,433	258	640	897
Sunbury, PA	9,446	53	242	295
Mount Airy, MD	9,439	321	1,023	1,345

Source: The Mount Airy, 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.