Crime, Police/Fire

Major Cities Chiefs Association ranks Baltimore County number 1 in homicide reduction

TOWSON, MD—The Major Cities Chiefs Association recently released its 2022 third quarter crime survey results.

MCCA is a collaboration of the 79 largest law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada.



The survey highlights the work of the Baltimore County Police Department, in collaboration with community partners, in effectively reducing violent crime from January to September 2022.

*Among 70 US Major Cities Chiefs member agencies. Violent crime data as defined by MCCA.

  • Baltimore County ranks #1 in homicide reduction.
  • Baltimore County ranks #5 in rape reduction.
  • Baltimore County is among 30 MCCA agencies with an overall reduction in violent crime.

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