Potomac Heights, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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43%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

43%

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.

Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Potomac Heights_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,205 (estimate)	2,470	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.2	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	33.0	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	123.2	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	257.0	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	205 (estimate)	420	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	190.0	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,446.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	412.8	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,000 (estimate)	2,050	1,760

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Potomac Heights crime map

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

Potomac Heights crime rates are 43% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Potomac Heights are 43% lower than the national average
In Potomac Heights you have a 1 in 83 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Potomac Heights is safer than 60% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Potomac Heights has decreased by 1%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Potomac Heights

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Potomac Heights is 1 in 489

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Potomac Heights is 1 in 100

The chance of being a victim of crime in Potomac Heights is 1 in 83

Year Over Year Crime In Potomac Heights (per 100,000 people)

Potomac Heights police department

Item	Potomac Heights	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}
Mason Neck, VA	1,938	31	220	251
Occoquan, VA	1,053	31	220	251
Ravensworth, VA	2,841	34	246	280
County Center, VA	4,104	57	408	464
Kings Park, VA	4,556	57	408	464
Hayfield, VA	4,535	57	408	464
Crosspointe, VA	5,068	71	511	581
Potomac Heights, MD	1,247	205	1,000	1,205

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lakeport, TX	1,247	0	201	201
Flippin, AR	1,247	226	6,410	6,637
Buhler, KS	1,247	179	799	979
Farmland, IN	1,247	137	605	742
Del Rey, CA	1,246	268	1,147	1,416
Potomac Heights, MD	1,247	205	1,000	1,205

Source: The Potomac Heights, 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.