Elkton, Maryland Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 16,017
Key Insights
- →Elkton has a safety grade of F- with a violent crime rate of 1080.1 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 24.9% from the previous year.
- →2 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 12.5 per 100K.
- →Safer than 2% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.21 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
1080.1
+24.9% YoY
Murder Rate
12.5
2 murders
Property Crime Rate
5231.9
838 total
vs National Avg
↑ 201%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 173
Murder2
Rape20
Robbery39
Aggravated Assault112
Property Crime: 838
Burglary101
Larceny-Theft582
Motor Vehicle Theft155
Arson7
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,017 | 173 | 1080.1 | 2 | 838 | 5231.9 |
| 2023 | 15,960 | 138 | 864.7 | 2 | 760 | 4761.9 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
F-
Safety Grade for Elkton
Based on violent crime rate of 1080.1 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.