Violent crime
95 per 100,000 residents, per year
184 reported in the 12 months to Aug 2026
−8% vs. the previous 12 months
Data through August 2026, Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Crime in Frederick County, MD (Sheriff)
The violent crime rate in Frederick County (Sheriff) is 95 per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to August 2026, 78% below the average of the 302 cities and county areas we cover. That is −8% compared with the previous 12 months.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office covers 193,550 of Frederick County’s 302,883 residents (64%, by the FBI’s count), mostly the parts of the county without a police department of their own. Frederick has its own police and its own page.
The numbers
12 months to Aug 2026Property crime
533 per 100,000 residents, per year
1,031 reported in the 12 months to Aug 2026
−13% vs. the previous 12 months
All reported
628 per 100,000 residents, per year
1,215 reported in the 12 months to Aug 2026
Annual rates: reported incidents over the last 12 months per 100,000 residents (the 193,550 residents the agency serves, per the FBI).
What counts as violent and property crime
Counted the FBI's way, the same for every police agency: violent crime is homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property crime is burglary, theft, vehicle theft and arson. Simple assault is not counted as violent. How we count
Where Frederick County sits among covered places
violent, per 100k, per year95
Frederick County (Sheriff) has the 285th-highest rate of the 302 cities and county areas on this site, higher than 17 of the other 301.
Carmel 51avg 437Detroit 1,632
The ring is Frederick County (Sheriff); the tick is the average of all 302 cities and county areas.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton, FL | 103 | 280 |
| Frisco, TX | 102 | 281 |
| McKinney, TX | 102 | 282 |
| Flagler County, FL (Sheriff) | 98 | 283 |
| Surprise, AZ | 97 | 284 |
| Frederick County, MD (Sheriff) | 95 | 285 |
| Cranston, RI | 92 | 286 |
| Bellevue, WA | 89 | 287 |
| Cecil County, MD (Sheriff) | 89 | 288 |
| Warwick, RI | 84 | 289 |
| Fremont, CA | 81 | 290 |
The places closest to Frederick County (Sheriff) in the ranking, highest rate first. See all 302 cities and county areas
Frederick County crime map
cities around itThe FBI publishes area-wide totals from Frederick County Sheriff's Office, not where each crime happened, so there is no street-level map of Frederick County (Sheriff) on this page.
Of the 8 covered cities nearest Frederick County (Sheriff), all 8 have a higher violent crime rate. The closest is Rockville, MD, 22 miles away.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick County, MD (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 95 | |
| Frederick, MD | 341 | Same area |
| Rockville, MD | 140 | 22 mi |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 192 | 22 mi |
| Montgomery County, MD (County Police)County area, not drawn on the map | 148 | 25 mi |
| Washington County, MD (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 173 | 25 mi |
| Howard County, MD (County Police)County area, not drawn on the map | 113 | 34 mi |
| Washington, DC | 777 | 41 mi |
| Baltimore, MD | 1,302 | 44 mi |
About the colors and distances
Colors use the same scale as the rest of the site, from the lowest to the highest violent crime rate among the 302 cities and county areas we cover. City outlines from the U.S. Census Bureau. Distances are straight-line, between city centers.
Reported crime by type
12 months to Aug 2026- RobberyTaking property by force or threatViolent, 15 reported7.7+15% vs. a year ago
- HomicideViolent, 0 reported0.0−100% vs. a year ago
- TheftShoplifting, pickpocketing and other theft without force or entryProperty, 698 reported361−15% vs. a year ago
- Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins includedProperty, 151 reported78−16% vs. a year ago
- BurglaryEntering a home or business to stealProperty, 119 reported61+19% vs. a year ago
- Vehicle theftProperty, 58 reported30−36% vs. a year ago
See the table
| Offense | Reported | Per 100k | vs. previous month | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyViolent | 15 | 7.7 | — | +15% |
| HomicideViolent | 0 | 0.0 | — | −100% |
| TheftProperty | 698 | 361 | — | −15% |
| Theft from vehiclesProperty | 151 | 78 | — | −16% |
| BurglaryProperty | 119 | 61 | — | +19% |
| Vehicle theftProperty | 58 | 30 | — | −36% |
About these categories
Homicide, robbery, burglary, theft and vehicle theft come from the same reports Frederick County Sheriff's Office sends the FBI. Theft from vehicles is NIBRS codes 23F and 23G (items and parts taken from a vehicle) and theft is the rest of larceny. Robbery is part of violent crime and the others of property crime; assault and rape count in violent crime but are not listed separately, so the rows do not add up to the totals. Red means more than before, green means fewer. “Not yet” means the site does not have that month from a year earlier.
Against other places of 100,000+ residents: vehicle theft (151st highest rate of 155) and burglary (154th highest rate of 168).
Month by month
Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Violent crime −8%
| Month | Violent crimes | Month a year earlier | Violent crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 17 | Sep 2024 | 9 |
| Oct 2025 | 14 | Oct 2024 | 10 |
| Nov 2025 | 21 | Nov 2024 | 18 |
| Dec 2025 | 10 | Dec 2024 | 19 |
| Jan 2026 | 12 | Jan 2025 | 19 |
| Feb 2026 | 12 | Feb 2025 | 12 |
| Mar 2026 | 13 | Mar 2025 | 18 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 | Apr 2025 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 26 | May 2025 | 19 |
| Jun 2026 | 20 | Jun 2025 | 14 |
| Jul 2026 | 14 | Jul 2025 | 19 |
| Aug 2026 | 13 | Aug 2025 | 16 |
Homicides 0 vs. 1
| Month | Homicides | Month a year earlier | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 0 | Sep 2024 | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | 0 | Oct 2024 | 0 |
| Nov 2025 | 0 | Nov 2024 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 | Dec 2024 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 | Jan 2025 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 0 | Feb 2025 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 | Mar 2025 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 | Apr 2025 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 | May 2025 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 0 | Jun 2025 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 | Jul 2025 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | Aug 2025 | 0 |
0 in 2026 through August, 1 in the same months of 2025. Compare with other places
Every month since Sep 2023
| Month | Violent | Property | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 13 | 63 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 14 | 69 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 20 | 101 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 26 | 101 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 | 69 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 13 | 76 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 12 | 79 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 12 | 94 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 10 | 102 | 0 |
| Nov 2025 | 21 | 101 | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | 14 | 78 | 0 |
| Sep 2025 | 17 | 98 | 0 |
| Aug 2025 | 16 | 139 | 0 |
| Jul 2025 | 19 | 132 | 0 |
| Jun 2025 | 14 | 105 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 19 | 152 | 0 |
| Apr 2025 | 27 | 91 | 0 |
| Mar 2025 | 18 | 72 | 0 |
| Feb 2025 | 12 | 67 | 0 |
| Jan 2025 | 19 | 88 | 0 |
| Dec 2024 | 19 | 93 | 0 |
| Nov 2024 | 18 | 73 | 0 |
| Oct 2024 | 10 | 84 | 0 |
| Sep 2024 | 9 | 94 | 0 |
| Aug 2024 | 30 | 72 | 2 |
| Jul 2024 | 13 | 104 | 0 |
| Jun 2024 | 18 | 99 | 0 |
| May 2024 | 11 | 109 | 0 |
| Apr 2024 | 21 | 76 | 0 |
| Mar 2024 | 16 | 73 | 0 |
| Feb 2024 | 5 | 78 | 0 |
| Jan 2024 | 16 | 86 | 2 |
| Dec 2023 | 10 | 99 | 0 |
| Nov 2023 | 23 | 105 | 0 |
| Oct 2023 | 25 | 108 | 0 |
| Sep 2023 | 19 | 120 | 1 |
How Frederick County (Sheriff) compares
per 100k, per yearSimilar size
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Birmingham, AL | 1,159 | 3,901 | 195,393 | Sep 2026 |
| 53 | Chattanooga, TN | 705 | 3,102 | 193,881 | Sep 2026 |
| 67 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 639 | 2,699 | 191,199 | Aug 2026 |
| 74 | Montgomery, AL | 611 | 2,423 | 194,775 | Aug 2026 |
| 126 | Tempe, AZ | 403 | 2,771 | 191,348 | Aug 2026 |
| 151 | Brownsville, TX | 357 | 1,314 | 193,321 | Sep 2026 |
| 183 | Providence, RI | 295 | 1,517 | 195,376 | Jun 2026 |
| 239 | Huntington Beach, CA | 182 | 1,464 | 191,856 | Dec 2025 |
| 271 | Charlotte County, FL (Sheriff) | 118 | 543 | 194,478 | Oct 2026 |
| 285 | Frederick County, MD (Sheriff) | 95 | 533 | 193,550 | Aug 2026 |
The 10 places closest to Frederick County (Sheriff) in population, Frederick County (Sheriff) included, highest violent crime rate first.
Same state
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | Prince George's County, MD (County Police) | 220 | 1,741 | 741,477 | Jun 2026 |
| 235 | Gaithersburg, MD | 192 | 1,011 | 70,993 | Jun 2026 |
| 242 | Washington County, MD (Sheriff) | 173 | 533 | 104,674 | Aug 2026 |
| 250 | Harford County, MD (Sheriff) | 151 | 556 | 221,056 | Jul 2026 |
| 252 | Montgomery County, MD (County Police) | 148 | 1,476 | 924,573 | Jun 2026 |
| 258 | Rockville, MD | 140 | 1,200 | 68,690 | Jun 2026 |
| 268 | Calvert County, MD (Sheriff) | 127 | 429 | 95,115 | Jul 2026 |
| 276 | Howard County, MD (County Police) | 113 | 1,318 | 340,315 | Jul 2026 |
| 285 | Frederick County, MD (Sheriff) | 95 | 533 | 193,550 | Aug 2026 |
| 288 | Cecil County, MD (Sheriff) | 89 | 347 | 79,043 | Jun 2026 |
The 10 of 14 places in Maryland closest to Frederick County (Sheriff) in violent crime rate. All 14 in Maryland
Nearby
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Baltimore, MD | 1,302 | 4,037 | 562,811 | Jul 2026 |
| 42 | Washington, DC | 777 | 2,656 | 693,645 | Sep 2026 |
| 160 | Frederick, MD | 341 | 1,264 | 92,564 | Aug 2026 |
| 235 | Gaithersburg, MD | 192 | 1,011 | 70,993 | Jun 2026 |
| 242 | Washington County, MD (Sheriff) | 173 | 533 | 104,674 | Aug 2026 |
| 252 | Montgomery County, MD (County Police) | 148 | 1,476 | 924,573 | Jun 2026 |
| 258 | Rockville, MD | 140 | 1,200 | 68,690 | Jun 2026 |
| 265 | Alexandria, VA | 128 | 1,496 | 159,534 | Aug 2026 |
| 276 | Howard County, MD (County Police) | 113 | 1,318 | 340,315 | Jul 2026 |
| 285 | Frederick County, MD (Sheriff) | 95 | 533 | 193,550 | Aug 2026 |
The 9 places on this site closest to Frederick County (Sheriff) by distance, highest violent crime rate first.
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
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Figures are what each agency reports to the FBI, over the last 12 months it has reported in full, so the months differ. See all 302 cities and county areas in the rankings
Compare Frederick County (Sheriff) side by side with Frederick, Gaithersburg or Rockville, or with any other place.
Other cities and county areas in Maryland
8 closest of 13Maryland as a whole has 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year, as reported to the FBI over the 12 months to Jun 2026; Frederick County (Sheriff)’s rate is 72% below the state’s.
FrederickRockvilleGaithersburgMontgomery County (County Police)Washington County (Sheriff)Howard County (County Police)BaltimorePrince George's County (County Police)
Common questions
answered with the data aboveIs Frederick County (Sheriff) safe?
By reported violent crime, Frederick County (Sheriff) is well below the average of the 302 cities and county areas on this site: 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to August 2026, −8% versus the previous 12 months. Safety varies a lot by neighborhood, so the figure for the whole area is only a starting point.
Is there a crime map for Frederick County?
This site does not have one for Frederick County. The figures on this page come from the FBI, which receives city totals rather than locations, so CurrentCrimeMap shows how Frederick County (Sheriff) compares with nearby places such as Rockville, MD instead of a street-level map.
What is the crime rate in Frederick County (Sheriff)?
95 violent and 533 property crimes per 100,000 residents per year, based on 1,215 incidents reported to Frederick County Sheriff's Office over the 12 months to August 2026. Violent crime includes 15 robberies (property taken by force or threat); property crime includes 119 burglaries, 151 thefts from vehicles and 698 other thefts.
Is crime in Frederick County (Sheriff) going up or down?
It is going down: violent crime −8% and property crime −13% over the last 12 months compared with the 12 months before.
How many homicides has Frederick County (Sheriff) had in 2026?
Frederick County Sheriff's Office reported 0 homicides from January to August 2026, the latest month it has reported in full, against 1 in the same months of 2025. Over the 12 months to Aug 2026 the count was 0, or 0 per 100,000 residents.
Where does the data come from?
From Frederick County Sheriff's Office, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset MD0110000). We count reported incidents by month and offense type and divide by the population the agency serves, as the FBI reports it. Reported crime undercounts actual crime; see the methodology page for what the numbers leave out.
Moving to or visiting Frederick County (Sheriff)
12 months to August 2026- Violent crime was down 8% and property crime down 13% over the 12 months to August 2026, compared with the 12 months before.
- 0 homicides over the 12 months to August 2026, down 100% on the 12 months before.
| What most people ask about | Reported | Per 100k | vs. the 12 months before |
|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyTaking property by force or threat | 15 | 8 | +15% |
| BurglaryEntering a home or business to steal | 119 | 61 | +19% |
| Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins included | 151 | 78 | −16% |
| Vehicle theft | 58 | 30 | −36% |
What these numbers leave out: most crime never reaches the police. In the federal victim survey (BJS, 2024), about half of violent crimes and less than a third of property crimes were reported, and only a quarter of everyday thefts. Rates are per resident, so busy downtowns and tourist areas look worse than they are for the people who visit them.
The official source is FBI Crime Data Explorer. For what to look for, and what not to read into a rate, see how to read US crime numbers.
Source and dates
MD0110000- Source
- Frederick County Sheriff's Office, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset MD0110000)
- Latest complete month
- August 2026
- History on this site
- September 2023 to August 2026 (44 months)
- Update schedule
- Frederick County Sheriff's Office reports monthly to the FBI under the national NIBRS standard. We refresh every morning and publish the most recent 12 months the agency has reported in full.
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- Monthly counts by offense (JSON)