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Is Hagerstown, Maryland Safe?

Population 44,228 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hagerstown is a smaller community of 44,228 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,716 per 100K.

Hagerstown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHagerstownMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.6323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2069.52024.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1716.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate505.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2070/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hagerstown

Violent crime in Hagerstown is below the national average. The rate of 273.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2069.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,716 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hagerstown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,716
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft505
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hagerstown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hagerstown
273.6
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hagerstown
2069.5
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hagerstown Safety

Is Hagerstown safe?
Not especially. Hagerstown earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hagerstown?
234.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2069.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hagerstown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hagerstown's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,716 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hagerstown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hagerstown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hagerstown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hagerstown?
No. Crime in Hagerstown has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Hagerstown compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Hagerstown ranks behind about 68% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.3 per-thousand rate put Hagerstown below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hagerstown?
273.6 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (32), and murder (6.0) 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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