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Is Frederick, Maryland Safe?

Population 92,059 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Frederick means there's room for concern. The 246.4 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,377 per 100K.

Frederick Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFrederickMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.9323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2207.82024.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1377.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate216.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2208/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Frederick

Violent crime in Frederick is below the national average. The rate of 255.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2207.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,377 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Frederick Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,377
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft216
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Frederick Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Frederick
255.9
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Frederick
2207.8
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Frederick Safety

Is Frederick safe?
Not especially. Frederick earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Frederick?
246.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2207.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Frederick safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Frederick's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,377 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Frederick?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Frederick generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Frederick police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Frederick?
No. Crime in Frederick has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Frederick compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Frederick ranks behind about 79% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Frederick to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Frederick?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.4 per-thousand rate put Frederick below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 256 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Frederick?
255.9 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (42), 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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