Salisbury, Maryland Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 33,205
Key Insights
- →Salisbury has a safety grade of F with a violent crime rate of 954.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime dropped 13.3% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 3% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.32 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
954.7
-13.3% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
3005.6
998 total
vs National Avg
↑ 166%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 317
Murder0
Rape12
Robbery50
Aggravated Assault255
Property Crime: 998
Burglary182
Larceny-Theft753
Motor Vehicle Theft63
Arson3
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33,205 | 317 | 954.7 | 0 | 998 | 3005.6 |
| 2023 | 33,312 | 367 | 1101.7 | 2 | 981 | 2944.9 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
F
Safety Grade for Salisbury
Based on violent crime rate of 954.7 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.