Is Washington safe? Crime rates for Washington, MD
How Washington's reported crime compares with Maryland and the whole country.
Violent crime
46% below the US rate
Offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025.
Property crime
60% below the US rate
Offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Washington County Sheriff's Office (ORI MD0220000). Individual streets vary. Use the street check on each listing for a block-level look.