Charlestown, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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66%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

58%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

67%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Charlestown 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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Charlestown_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	791 (estimate)	2,034	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.5	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	30.6	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	114.2	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	245.2	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	155 (estimate)	399	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	190.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,225.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	219.8	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	636 (estimate)	1,635	1,954

Charlestown crime map

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

Charlestown crime rates are 66% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Charlestown are 58% lower than the national average
In Charlestown you have a 1 in 127 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Charlestown is safer than 69% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Charlestown has increased by 1%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Charlestown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Charlestown is 1 in 646

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Charlestown is 1 in 158

The chance of being a victim of crime in Charlestown is 1 in 127

Year Over Year Crime In Charlestown (per 100,000 people)

Charlestown police department

Item	Charlestown	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}
North Star, DE	7,546	135	689	824
Townsend, DE	2,546	135	691	827
Perryman, MD	2,397	196	807	1,003
Cecilton, MD	901	201	826	1,027
Pike Creek, DE	6,987	174	888	1,062
Rising Sun, MD	2,790	209	859	1,068
Little Britain, PA	209	231	1,225	1,456
Charlestown, MD	1,530	155	636	791

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rock Creek, AL	1,530	145	616	761
Deshler, OH	1,530	132	799	931
Fayette, MS	1,530	125	891	1,016
Arcadia, IN	1,530	131	662	793
Elk Rapids, MI	1,531	83	278	361
Charlestown, MD	1,530	155	636	791

Source: The Charlestown, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.