Hyattsville, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

139%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

167%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

133%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hyattsville_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,114	n/a (estimate)	5,448	2,497	2,281
Murder	3	n/a	14.7	8.3	5.7
Rape	6	n/a	29.3	31.9	38.0
Robbery	124	n/a	606.4	130.7	66.5
Assault	66	n/a	322.8	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	199	n/a (estimate)	973	426	364
Burglary	62	n/a	303.2	185.9	250.7
Theft	547	n/a	2,674.9	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	306	n/a	1,496.4	547.4	318.7
Property crime	915	n/a (estimate)	4,475	2,071	1,917

Hyattsville crime map

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

Hyattsville crime rates are 139% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Hyattsville are 167% higher than the national average
In Hyattsville you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hyattsville is safer than 22% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hyattsville has increased by 130%

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Daily Crime In Hyattsville (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Hyattsville, Maryland is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Hyattsville are 2.18 times more than the Maryland average and 2.39 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Hyattsville are 2.28 times more than than Maryland and 2.67 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Hyattsville are 2.16 times more than than Maryland and 2.33 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Hyattsville (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Hyattsville, Maryland compared to other areas of Maryland, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Hyattsville safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Hyattsville is safer than 25% of Maryland cities, and 22% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Maryland, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Hyattsville. At this time, Hyattsville sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hyattsville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hyattsville is 1 in 103

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hyattsville is 1 in 23

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hyattsville is 1 in 19

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Hyattsville, Maryland you have a 1 in 103 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 23 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Hyattsville.

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

Determining whether Hyattsville is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Hyattsville violent crime rates have increased by 110%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 135% year over year. Total crimes for Hyattsville has increased by 130% in the same time frame.

Hyattsville police department

Item	Hyattsville	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	48	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.7	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 48 Hyattsville police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 19.6% less than the Maryland average and 17.5% 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}
Ravensworth, VA	2,841	37	260	297
Derwood, MD	1,644	60	291	350
Martin's Additions, MD	1,089	60	291	350
Chevy Chase View, MD	1,151	60	291	350
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	67	325	392
Cabin John, MD	2,276	67	325	392
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	67	325	392
Hyattsville, MD	18,267	973	4,475	5,448

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Arcata, CA	18,266	596	1,933	2,529
Bensenville, IL	18,273	82	982	1,064
San Carlos Park, FL	18,256	231	1,207	1,437
Menasha, WI	18,280	215	937	1,152
North Massapequa, NY	18,239	191	880	1,070
Hyattsville, MD	18,267	973	4,475	5,448

Source: The Hyattsville, 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.