Crime Stats
Queen Anne's County is rated as the safest county to live, work, and play on the Eastern Shore of Maryland! Crime statistics report an overall downward trend in crime based on data from 15 years.
Based on this trend, the crime rate in Queen Anne's County in 2025 is expected to be lower than in 2019. The crime rate was lower than the national violent crime rate average by 78.4% Property crime rates were lower than the statewide crime rate average by 89.9%. The number one complaint in our county is speeding!
A breakdown of our crime stats can be found at: QAC Crime Statistics
For further questions regarding these statistics please contact our office.
Substance Abuse Resources
Substance Abuse Resource List (.pdf)
General Links & Resources
If you live in Queen Anne's County and are looking for community resources including but not limited to aging and disability, domestic violence, employment, food, housing and shelter, mental health, substance use, or utility assistance, you can dial 2-1-1 for support 24/7/365 or visit: https://211md.org/resources-by-county/queen-annes-county/
Maryland Sex Offender Registry
Snopes.com (Scams and Urban Legends)
Chesapeake Helps (1-866-722-HLPS)
HSI Victim Notification Program
Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center
Preventing Sexual Assaults on College Campus
Consumer Affairs Identity Theft Protection Guide
Maryland Judiciary Case Search
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence
Maryland Community Services Locator (MDCSL)