Adelphi, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

23%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

31%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

21%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Adelphi crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Adelphi crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Adelphi crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Adelphi crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Adelphi_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,799 (estimate)	2,497	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.3	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	31.9	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	130.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	478 (estimate)	426	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	185.9	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	547.4	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,322 (estimate)	2,071	1,917

Adelphi crime map

The Adelphi crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Adelphi as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Adelphi crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Adelphi crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Adelphi crime rates are 23% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Adelphi are 31% higher than the national average
In Adelphi you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Adelphi is safer than 20% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Adelphi has increased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Adelphi

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Adelphi is 1 in 210

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Adelphi is 1 in 44

The chance of being a victim of crime in Adelphi is 1 in 36

Year Over Year Crime In Adelphi (per 100,000 people)

Adelphi police department

Item	Adelphi	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.3	3.3

Sex offenders in Maryland

State	Total offenders	Maryland_/100K	National_/100K
Maryland	7,370	135	266

There are a total of 7,370 sex offenders in Maryland. This yields a total of 135 sex offenders in Maryland per 100,000 residents which is 49% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ravensworth, VA	2,841	37	260	297
Martin's Additions, MD	1,089	60	291	350
Derwood, MD	1,644	60	291	350
Chevy Chase View, MD	1,151	60	291	350
Highland, MD	1,086	60	291	350
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	67	325	392
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	67	325	392
Adelphi, MD	16,364	478	2,322	2,799

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Red Wing, MN	16,366	179	2,111	2,290
Heber, UT	16,362	142	857	998
Cañon City, CO	16,369	431	3,912	4,343
Dyersburg, TN	16,371	1,247	5,058	6,305
Lake St. Louis, MO	16,357	89	464	553
Adelphi, MD	16,364	478	2,322	2,799

Source: The Adelphi, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.