Cambridge, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

108%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

113%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

107%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Cambridge_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	624	n/a (estimate)	4,745	2,497	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.3	5.7
Rape	10	n/a	76.0	31.9	38.0
Robbery	21	n/a	159.7	130.7	66.5
Assault	71	n/a	539.9	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	102	n/a (estimate)	776	426	364
Burglary	63	n/a	479.1	185.9	250.7
Theft	384	n/a	2,920.1	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	75	n/a	570.3	547.4	318.7
Property crime	522	n/a (estimate)	3,970	2,071	1,917

Cambridge crime map

The Cambridge crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Cambridge 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 Cambridge crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Cambridge 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

Cambridge crime rates are 108% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Cambridge are 113% higher than the national average
In Cambridge you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Cambridge is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Cambridge has decreased by 25%

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Daily Crime In Cambridge (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Cambridge, Maryland is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Cambridge are 1.90 times more than the Maryland average and 2.08 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Cambridge are 1.82 times more than than Maryland and 2.13 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Cambridge are 1.92 times more than than Maryland and 2.07 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Cambridge (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Cambridge, Maryland compared to other areas of Maryland, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Cambridge safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Cambridge is safer than 12% of Maryland cities, and 16% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Maryland, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Cambridge. At this time, Cambridge sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cambridge

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cambridge is 1 in 129

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cambridge is 1 in 26

The chance of being a victim of crime in Cambridge is 1 in 22

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Cambridge, Maryland? If you reside in Cambridge, then there is a 1 in 129 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 26. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 22 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Cambridge.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Cambridge is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Cambridge has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 20% in Cambridge, while property crimes in Cambridge have decreased by 26%. Total crime has decreased by 25% year over year.

Cambridge police department

Item	Cambridge	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	58	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.7	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 58 Cambridge police officers. This results in 4.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 39.6% greater than the Maryland average and 43.2% greater than the National average.

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}
Oxford, MD	827	0	821	821
Algonquin, MD	1,110	148	719	867
Madison, MD	163	172	837	1,009
Trappe, MD	1,153	179	869	1,048
Hurlock, MD	2,390	480	1,537	2,017
Tilghman Island, MD	831	443	2,155	2,598
Preston, MD	861	537	2,612	3,150
Cambridge, MD	12,300	776	3,970	4,745

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Belmont, NC	12,292	264	3,024	3,289
Ottawa, KS	12,308	270	2,007	2,277
West Plains, MO	12,290	520	2,394	2,913
Effingham, IL	12,310	304	2,293	2,597
Viera East, FL	12,284	134	702	836
Cambridge, MD	12,300	776	3,970	4,745

Source: The Cambridge, 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.