Bowie, Maryland Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 56,929
Key Insights
- →Bowie has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 193.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 24.4% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 40% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.08 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
193.2
+24.4% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
2280.0
1,298 total
vs National Avg
↓ -46%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 110
Murder0
Rape20
Robbery33
Aggravated Assault57
Property Crime: 1,298
Burglary79
Larceny-Theft1,003
Motor Vehicle Theft216
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56,929 | 110 | 193.2 | 0 | 1,298 | 2280.0 |
| 2023 | 56,678 | 88 | 155.3 | 1 | 810 | 1429.1 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
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Safety Grade for Bowie
Based on violent crime rate of 193.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.