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Is Annapolis, Maryland Safe?

Population 40,634 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Annapolis is a smaller community of 40,634 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 214.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,270 per 100K.

Annapolis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAnnapolisMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate418.1323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1729.92024.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate328.0--268.2
Theft Rate1270.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate195.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

214.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

418/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1730/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Annapolis

Violent crime in Annapolis is close to the national average. The rate of 418.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1729.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,270 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 328 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Annapolis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault328
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery105
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,270
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft195
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Annapolis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Annapolis
418.1
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Annapolis
1729.9
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Annapolis Safety

Is Annapolis safe?
Not especially. Annapolis earns a C with a crime rate of 214.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Annapolis?
214.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 418.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1729.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Annapolis safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Annapolis has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Annapolis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Annapolis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Annapolis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Annapolis?
No. Crime in Annapolis has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Annapolis compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Annapolis ranks behind about 63% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Annapolis to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Annapolis?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Annapolis?
418.1 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (328), robbery (105), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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