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Is Easton, Maryland Safe?

Population 17,293 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Easton is a smaller community of 17,293 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,623 per 100K.

Easton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEastonMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.0323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2080.22024.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate296.0--268.2
Theft Rate1623.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate357.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2080/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Easton

Violent crime in Easton is close to the national average. The rate of 372.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2080.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,623 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Easton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault296
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,623
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft357
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Easton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Easton
372.0
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Easton
2080.2
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Easton Safety

Is Easton safe?
Not especially. Easton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.2 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 Easton?
245.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2080.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Easton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Easton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,623 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Easton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Easton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Easton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Easton?
No. Crime in Easton has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Easton compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Easton ranks behind about 83% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Easton 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 Easton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.2 per-thousand rate put Easton below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Easton?
372.0 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (296), robbery (78), and murder (3.0) 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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