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Is Havre de Grace, Maryland Safe?

Population 15,630 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,630, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Havre de Grace earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,424 per 100K.

Havre de Grace Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHavre de GraceMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate250.9323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2063.02024.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate1424.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate519.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2063/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Havre de Grace

Violent crime in Havre de Grace is below the national average. The rate of 250.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2063.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,424 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Havre de Grace Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,424
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft519
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Havre de Grace Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Havre de Grace
250.9
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Havre de Grace
2063.0
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Havre de Grace Safety

Is Havre de Grace safe?
Not especially. Havre de Grace earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Havre de Grace?
231.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 250.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2063.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Havre de Grace safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Havre de Grace's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,424 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Havre de Grace?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Havre de Grace generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Havre de Grace police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Havre de Grace?
No. Crime in Havre de Grace has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Havre de Grace compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Havre de Grace ranks behind about 77% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Havre de Grace 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 Havre de Grace?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.4 per-thousand rate put Havre de Grace below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Havre de Grace?
250.9 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (56), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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