New Frederick crime data shows possible upward trend amid reporting change

The Frederick Police Department started reporting crime using a new system in mid-2022, making crime rates incomparable to previous years. But even with the change, some of the 2023 numbers could indicate an upward trend in certain types of crime. FPD switched to the National Incident-Based Reporting System in September 2022, which collects more detailed crime information, according to the FBI.