Crime Rate in Baltimore, Maryland (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Baltimore based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Baltimore has a violent crime rate of 1606.2 per 100,000 residents, 347% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Baltimore is 34.8 per 100K, with 197 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime increased by 2.1% compared to the previous year.
- →Baltimore's violent crime rate is above the Maryland state average of 420.4/100K.
566,632
Population
1606.2
Violent Rate
34.8
Murder Rate
4157.0
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Baltimore increased by +2.1% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Baltimore by type:
2.2%
Murder
3.6%
Rape
35.7%
Robbery
58.6%
Assault
How Baltimore Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 566,632 | 1606.2 | 34.8 | 4157.0 |
| 2023 | 565,192 | 1572.4 | 41.2 | 4277.8 |
| 2022 | 570,546 | 1553.1 | 50.3 | 3277.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Baltimore?
Baltimore has a violent crime rate of 1606.2 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4157.0 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Baltimore safe?
Baltimore receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 99th percentile for safety.
How does Baltimore compare to the national average?
Baltimore's violent crime rate of 1606.2/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.