Violent crime
220 per 100,000 residents, per year
1,630 reported in the 12 months to Jun 2026
−35% vs. the previous 12 months
Data through June 2026, Prince George's County Police Department
Crime in Prince George's County, MD (County Police)
The violent crime rate in Prince George's County (County Police) is 220 per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to June 2026, 50% below the average of the 302 cities and county areas we cover. That is −35% compared with the previous 12 months.
The Prince George's County Police Department covers 741,477 of Prince George's County’s 970,374 residents (76%, by the FBI’s count), mostly the parts of the county without a police department of their own.
The numbers
12 months to Jun 2026Property crime
1,741 per 100,000 residents, per year
12,912 reported in the 12 months to Jun 2026
−19% vs. the previous 12 months
All reported
1,961 per 100,000 residents, per year
14,542 reported in the 12 months to Jun 2026
Annual rates: reported incidents over the last 12 months per 100,000 residents (the 741,477 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 Prince George's County sits among covered places
violent, per 100k, per year220
Prince George's County (County Police) has the 225th-highest rate of the 302 cities and county areas on this site, higher than 77 of the other 301.
Carmel 51avg 437Detroit 1,632
The ring is Prince George's County (County Police); the tick is the average of all 302 cities and county areas.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie, TX | 223 | 220 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | 222 | 221 |
| Aurora, IL | 220 | 222 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 220 | 223 |
| Southaven, MS | 220 | 224 |
| Prince George's County, MD (County Police) | 220 | 225 |
| Lexington, KY | 216 | 226 |
| Monroe County, FL (Sheriff) | 215 | 227 |
| Glendale, CA | 215 | 228 |
| Madison, WI | 212 | 229 |
| Olathe, KS | 209 | 230 |
The places closest to Prince George's County (County Police) in the ranking, highest rate first. See all 302 cities and county areas
Prince George's County crime map
cities around itThe FBI publishes area-wide totals from Prince George's County Police Department, not where each crime happened, so there is no street-level map of Prince George's County (County Police) on this page.
Of the 8 covered cities nearest Prince George's County (County Police), 2 have a higher violent crime rate and 6 a lower one. The closest is Washington, DC, 8 miles away.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County, MD (County Police)County area, not drawn on the map | 220 | |
| Washington, DC | 777 | 8 mi |
| Alexandria, VA | 128 | 12 mi |
| Anne Arundel County, MD (County Police)County area, not drawn on the map | 255 | 18 mi |
| Montgomery County, MD (County Police)County area, not drawn on the map | 148 | 23 mi |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 192 | 24 mi |
| Rockville, MD | 140 | 25 mi |
| Howard County, MD (County Police)County area, not drawn on the map | 113 | 27 mi |
| Calvert County, MD (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 127 | 29 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 Jun 2026- RobberyTaking property by force or threatViolent, 428 reported58no year-ago month
- HomicideViolent, 50 reported6.7−40% vs. a year ago
- Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins includedProperty, 4,482 reported604no year-ago month
- Vehicle theftProperty, 3,953 reported533no year-ago month
- TheftShoplifting, pickpocketing and other theft without force or entryProperty, 3,799 reported512no year-ago month
- BurglaryEntering a home or business to stealProperty, 672 reported91no year-ago month
See the table
| Offense | Reported | Per 100k | vs. previous month | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyViolent | 428 | 58 | — | — |
| HomicideViolent | 50 | 6.7 | — | −40% |
| Theft from vehiclesProperty | 4,482 | 604 | — | — |
| Vehicle theftProperty | 3,953 | 533 | — | — |
| TheftProperty | 3,799 | 512 | — | — |
| BurglaryProperty | 672 | 91 | — | — |
About these categories
Homicide, robbery, burglary, theft and vehicle theft come from the same reports Prince George's County Police Department 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 (17th highest rate of 155), robbery (79th highest rate of 152) and burglary (136th highest rate of 168).
Month by month
Jul 2025 to Jun 2026Violent crime −35%
| Month | Violent crimes | Month a year earlier | Violent crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 159 | Jul 2024 | 245 |
| Aug 2025 | 149 | Aug 2024 | 259 |
| Sep 2025 | 173 | Sep 2024 | 260 |
| Oct 2025 | 160 | Oct 2024 | 250 |
| Nov 2025 | 139 | Nov 2024 | 215 |
| Dec 2025 | 131 | Dec 2024 | 214 |
| Jan 2026 | 135 | Jan 2025 | 193 |
| Feb 2026 | 116 | Feb 2025 | 136 |
| Mar 2026 | 128 | Mar 2025 | 145 |
| Apr 2026 | 115 | Apr 2025 | 182 |
| May 2026 | 129 | May 2025 | 212 |
| Jun 2026 | 96 | Jun 2025 | 189 |
Homicides −40%
| Month | Homicides | Month a year earlier | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 8 | Jul 2024 | 7 |
| Aug 2025 | 4 | Aug 2024 | 10 |
| Sep 2025 | 7 | Sep 2024 | 8 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | Oct 2024 | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | Nov 2024 | 9 |
| Dec 2025 | 6 | Dec 2024 | 9 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 | Jan 2025 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 5 | Feb 2025 | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | Mar 2025 | 9 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | Apr 2025 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 1 | May 2025 | 9 |
| Jun 2026 | 5 | Jun 2025 | 4 |
23 in 2026 through June, 34 in the same months of 2025. Compare with other places
Every month since Jul 2023
| Month | Violent | Property | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 96 | 1,028 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 129 | 1,065 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 115 | 957 | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 128 | 1,006 | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | 116 | 857 | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | 135 | 915 | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | 131 | 1,120 | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | 139 | 1,076 | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | 160 | 1,173 | 1 |
| Sep 2025 | 173 | 1,117 | 7 |
| Aug 2025 | 149 | 1,286 | 4 |
| Jul 2025 | 159 | 1,312 | 8 |
| Jun 2025 | 189 | 1,282 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 212 | 1,285 | 9 |
| Apr 2025 | 182 | 1,277 | 5 |
| Mar 2025 | 145 | 1,223 | 9 |
| Feb 2025 | 136 | 1,005 | 7 |
| Jan 2025 | 193 | 1,074 | 0 |
| Dec 2024 | 214 | 1,427 | 9 |
| Nov 2024 | 215 | 1,433 | 9 |
| Oct 2024 | 250 | 1,603 | 6 |
| Sep 2024 | 260 | 1,370 | 8 |
| Aug 2024 | 259 | 1,432 | 10 |
| Jul 2024 | 245 | 1,511 | 7 |
| Jun 2024 | 233 | 1,413 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 239 | 1,416 | 9 |
| Apr 2024 | 249 | 1,250 | 8 |
| Mar 2024 | 226 | 1,241 | 10 |
| Feb 2024 | 261 | 1,384 | 6 |
| Jan 2024 | 259 | 1,390 | 7 |
| Dec 2023 | 330 | 1,668 | 9 |
| Nov 2023 | 302 | 1,457 | 6 |
| Oct 2023 | 272 | 1,569 | 12 |
| Sep 2023 | 241 | 1,509 | 8 |
| Aug 2023 | 293 | 1,659 | 8 |
| Jul 2023 | 268 | 1,756 | 9 |
How Prince George's County (County Police) compares
per 100k, per yearSimilar size
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Nashville, TN | 828 | 3,377 | 718,499 | Aug 2026 |
| 40 | Denver, CO | 793 | 3,938 | 733,212 | Sep 2026 |
| 42 | Washington, DC | 777 | 2,656 | 693,645 | Sep 2026 |
| 56 | Seattle, WA | 690 | 4,368 | 791,503 | Jul 2026 |
| 59 | Oklahoma City, OK | 672 | 2,598 | 720,580 | Jul 2026 |
| 73 | Louisville, KY | 612 | 3,250 | 691,630 | Jul 2026 |
| 81 | Boston, MA | 575 | 1,867 | 671,262 | Aug 2026 |
| 107 | San Francisco, CA | 486 | 2,960 | 815,330 | Dec 2025 |
| 191 | El Paso, TX | 270 | 1,178 | 682,310 | Aug 2026 |
| 225 | Prince George's County, MD (County Police) | 220 | 1,741 | 741,477 | Jun 2026 |
The 10 places closest to Prince George's County (County Police) in population, Prince George's County (County Police) included, highest violent crime rate first.
Same state
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | Anne Arundel County, MD (County Police) | 255 | 1,572 | 562,033 | Jul 2026 |
| 206 | St. Mary's County, MD (Sheriff) | 242 | 1,115 | 116,720 | Jun 2026 |
| 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 |
The 10 of 14 places in Maryland closest to Prince George's County (County Police) 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 |
| 195 | Anne Arundel County, MD (County Police) | 255 | 1,572 | 562,033 | Jul 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 268 | Calvert County, MD (Sheriff) | 127 | 429 | 95,115 | Jul 2026 |
| 276 | Howard County, MD (County Police) | 113 | 1,318 | 340,315 | Jul 2026 |
The 9 places on this site closest to Prince George's County (County Police) 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 Prince George's County (County Police) side by side with Baltimore, Denver or Oklahoma City, 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; Prince George's County (County Police)’s rate is 35% below the state’s.
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Common questions
answered with the data aboveIs Prince George's County (County Police) safe?
By reported violent crime, Prince George's County (County Police) is well below the average of the 302 cities and county areas on this site: 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to June 2026, −35% 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 Prince George's County?
This site does not have one for Prince George's County. The figures on this page come from the FBI, which receives city totals rather than locations, so CurrentCrimeMap shows how Prince George's County (County Police) compares with nearby places such as Washington, DC instead of a street-level map.
What is the crime rate in Prince George's County (County Police)?
220 violent and 1,741 property crimes per 100,000 residents per year, based on 14,542 incidents reported to Prince George's County Police Department over the 12 months to June 2026. Violent crime includes 428 robberies (property taken by force or threat); property crime includes 672 burglaries, 4,482 thefts from vehicles and 3,799 other thefts.
Is crime in Prince George's County (County Police) going up or down?
It is going down: violent crime −35% and property crime −19% over the last 12 months compared with the 12 months before.
How many homicides has Prince George's County (County Police) had in 2026?
Prince George's County Police Department reported 23 homicides from January to June 2026, the latest month it has reported in full, against 34 in the same months of 2025. Over the 12 months to Jun 2026 the count was 50, or 7 per 100,000 residents.
Where does the data come from?
From Prince George's County Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset MD0172100). 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 Prince George's County (County Police)
12 months to June 2026- Violent crime was down 35% and property crime down 19% over the 12 months to June 2026, compared with the 12 months before.
- 50 homicides over the 12 months to June 2026, down 40% on the 12 months before.
| What most people ask about | Reported | Per 100k |
|---|---|---|
| RobberyTaking property by force or threat | 428 | 58 |
| BurglaryEntering a home or business to steal | 672 | 91 |
| Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins included | 4,482 | 604 |
| Vehicle theft | 3,953 | 533 |
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
MD0172100- Source
- Prince George's County Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset MD0172100)
- Latest complete month
- June 2026
- History on this site
- July 2023 to June 2026 (42 months)
- Update schedule
- Prince George's County Police Department 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)