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Is Rockville, Maryland Safe?

Population 67,563 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Rockville faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,436 per 100K.

Rockville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRockvilleMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.7323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2211.32024.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1436.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate498.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

354/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2211/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rockville

Violent crime in Rockville is close to the national average. The rate of 353.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2211.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,436 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rockville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary387
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,436
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft498
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rockville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rockville
353.7
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rockville
2211.3
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rockville Safety

Is Rockville safe?
Not especially. Rockville earns a D with a crime rate of 256.5 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 Rockville?
256.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2211.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rockville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rockville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,436 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rockville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rockville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rockville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rockville?
Crime rates have held steady in Rockville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Rockville compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Rockville ranks behind about 74% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Rockville 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 Rockville?
Bad. A D grade and 256.5 per-thousand rate put Rockville below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 354 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rockville?
353.7 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (66), 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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