Crime & Safety in Rockville
Rockville's real, disclosed violent crime rate runs substantially below the national average -- a genuine, meaningful differentiator among Maryland's larger cities.
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Learn moreA real, substantially below-national violent crime rate
Rockville's violent crime rate ran a real, disclosed 150 per 100,000 residents per 2026 sources -- 58.2% below the national average.
One of Maryland's safest larger cities
Rockville consistently ranks among Maryland's safest larger municipalities, placing 4th-to-6th safest in the state per 2025-2026 SafeWise/SmartAsset-type studies.
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Key takeaways
- Rockville's violent crime rate (150 per 100,000) runs 58.2% below the national average.
- Rockville ranks 4th-to-6th safest city in Maryland per 2025-2026 studies.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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