Rising Sun, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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64%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

70%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

63%

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}	Rising Sun_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	21	n/a (estimate)	755	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	0	n/a	0.0	123.2	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	107.9	257.0	256.1
Violent crime	3	n/a (estimate)	108	420	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	190.0	229.2
Theft	18	n/a	647.5	1,446.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	412.8	258.8
Property crime	18	n/a (estimate)	647	2,050	1,760

Rising Sun crime map

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

Rising Sun crime rates are 64% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Rising Sun are 70% lower than the national average
In Rising Sun you have a 1 in 133 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Rising Sun is safer than 59% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Rising Sun has decreased by 34%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Rising Sun

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Rising Sun is 1 in 927

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Rising Sun is 1 in 155

The chance of being a victim of crime in Rising Sun is 1 in 133

Year Over Year Crime In Rising Sun (per 100,000 people)

Rising Sun police department

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

There are a total of 5 Rising Sun police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 46.9% less than the Maryland average and 45.5% 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}
Avondale, PA	1,348	78	457	536
West Grove, PA	2,847	79	461	540
Quarryville, PA	2,760	35	628	663
Charlestown, MD	1,530	151	739	890
Oxford, PA	5,560	272	731	1,003
Cochranville, PA	572	198	1,155	1,353
Havre de Grace, MD	13,808	139	1,265	1,404
Rising Sun, MD	2,790	108	647	755

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
North Beach, MD	2,790	173	845	1,018
West Ishpeming, MI	2,790	149	474	624
Madison, FL	2,790	158	840	998
Culloden, WV	2,790	55	256	311
North Barrington, IL	2,789	45	269	314
Rising Sun, MD	2,790	108	647	755

Source: The Rising Sun, 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.