21797, MD Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in 21797 in green. The most dangerous areas in 21797 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 21797, MD Safe?

The B+ grade means the rate of arson is slightly lower than the average US zip. 21797 is in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning 30% of zip codes are safer and 70% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 21797's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of arson in 21797 is 0.0822 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 21797 generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in 21797 may be as high as 1 in 9,262 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 15,697 in the west part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the arson map, however, because comparing rates for arson or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the southwest parts of 21797, MD: about 0 per year. The northwest part of 21797 has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Arson Maps

When looking at the arson map for 21797, remember that the rate of arson per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the central part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the arson rate map do not always indicate danger for 21797 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 21797 has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 21797 has 0, have the same problem. Of 21797’s 9,305 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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21797 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All arson rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 21797 residents in a standard year.

Individual 21797 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of arson in 21797 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 21797.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
21723, MD	B	B	A-	B-
21738, MD	A-	A+	A-	B-
21771, MD	B-	B	B	B-
21794, MD	B+	B	A-	B-
21737, MD	A-	A+	A-	B-
21784, MD	B-	B+	B-	B
21104, MD	B+	A	A-	B+
21036, MD	A+	A+	A+	C+
20872, MD	B+	A-	B	B
20882, MD	A-	B+	A-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

21797 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for arson. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
37840, TN	C	C-	C-	C-
50220, IA	B-	B-	B-	C+
50035, IA	A	B-	B-	A-
49720, MI	B-	C	C	C
48750, MI	C+	D+	D+	D+
48617, MI	B	D+	D+	C+
45176, OH	C+	C+	C+	B-
42748, KY	B-	A-	A-	B
38558, TN	C	D	D	D-
38382, TN	D-	D-	D-	D

Considering only the arson rate, 21797 is as safe as the Maryland state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 21797, MD average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 21797 schools on SchoolGrade

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