Emmitsburg, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

43%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

39%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

44%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Emmitsburg_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,304 (estimate)	2,497	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.3	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	31.9	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	130.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	223 (estimate)	426	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	185.9	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	547.4	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,082 (estimate)	2,071	1,917

Emmitsburg crime map

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

Emmitsburg crime rates are 43% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Emmitsburg are 39% lower than the national average
In Emmitsburg you have a 1 in 77 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Emmitsburg is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Emmitsburg has increased by 42%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Emmitsburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Emmitsburg is 1 in 450

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Emmitsburg is 1 in 93

The chance of being a victim of crime in Emmitsburg is 1 in 77

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

Emmitsburg police department

Item	Emmitsburg	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}
Bonneauville, PA	1,785	0	225	225
Lake Heritage, PA	2,788	44	262	306
Carroll Valley, PA	3,922	22	464	486
Guilford, PA	3,571	70	418	489
Thurmont, MD	6,783	44	458	502
Pen Mar, PA	1,185	78	464	542
Littlestown, PA	4,494	103	475	578
Emmitsburg, MD	3,156	223	1,082	1,304

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tomahawk, WI	3,156	154	650	804
Greenwood, LA	3,155	682	3,604	4,286
Brackenridge, PA	3,155	177	1,052	1,229
Chenango Bridge, NY	3,155	217	1,000	1,217
Hideaway, TX	3,157	79	433	512
Emmitsburg, MD	3,156	223	1,082	1,304

Source: The Emmitsburg, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.