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Is Cumberland, Maryland Safe?

Population 18,799 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cumberland has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 263.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,684 per 100K.

Cumberland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCumberlandMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.3323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2319.32024.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1684.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate323.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2319/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cumberland

Violent crime in Cumberland is close to the national average. The rate of 318.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2319.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,684 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cumberland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,684
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft323
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cumberland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cumberland
318.3
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cumberland
2319.3
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cumberland Safety

Is Cumberland safe?
Not especially. Cumberland earns a D with a crime rate of 263.8 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 Cumberland?
263.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2319.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cumberland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cumberland's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,684 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cumberland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cumberland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cumberland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cumberland?
Crime rates have held steady in Cumberland, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Cumberland compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Cumberland ranks behind about 90% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Cumberland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cumberland?
Bad. A D grade and 263.8 per-thousand rate put Cumberland below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cumberland?
318.3 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (37), and murder (4.0) 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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