Chevy Chase, MD Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in Chevy Chase in green. The most dangerous areas in Chevy Chase 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 Chevy Chase, MD Safe from Arson?

The C+ grade means the rate of arson is about the same as the average US city. Chevy Chase is in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning 48% of cities are safer and 52% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Chevy Chase's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Chevy Chase is 0.1049 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Chevy Chase generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in Chevy Chase may be as high as 1 in 7,906 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 14,422 in the south part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more arson occurs in the southwest parts of Chevy Chase, MD: about 1 per year. The southeast part of Chevy Chase has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

How Chevy Chase's Arson Rate Compares

The chart below compares the arson rate in Chevy Chase to the Maryland state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the arson rate, Chevy Chase is less safe than the Maryland state average and as safe as the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Arson in Chevy Chase, MD

Arson is projected to cost the residents of Chevy Chase about $66,244 in 2025, or roughly $3 per resident. This is part of Chevy Chase's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Chevy Chase, including every crime type and how Chevy Chase compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Arson Map

Remember that arson rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Chevy Chase's crime maps on the Chevy Chase overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Chevy Chase, MD at ISP Reports.

Individual Chevy Chase Crime Maps & Stats

Arson Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in Chevy Chase is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Chevy Chase.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Chevy Chase Section Three, MD	B+	A-	B-	C-
Chevy Chase Section Five, MD	C-	B+	D	C+
Chevy Chase Village, MD	B-	C-	B-	C-
Martins Additions, MD	C+	B	C	C
Somerset, MD	B-	B+	C-	C-
North Chevy Chase, MD	B	A-	B	A-
Bethesda, MD	C+	B-	C-	C-
Chevy Chase View, MD	B	B+	C	A-
South Kensington, MD	B-	B-	C-	A-
Glen Echo, MD	D	C+	D-	D+

Arson in City with Similar Populations

Chevy Chase is lower versus other cities of the same size for arson. The table below compares arson in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Reading, MA	A-	A-	A-	A+
Hazelwood, MO	F	F	F	D
Hernando, MS	A+	A+	A+	A+
Imperial Beach, CA	D+	D+	D+	D-
Inkster, MI	D-	F	F	D+
Kings Mountain, NC	C-	C-	C-	D
Lewes, DE	C	B	B	D
Mahopac, NY	A	B-	B-	A
New Milford, CT	B+	A+	A+	A
Hatillo, PR	F	D-	D-	D

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Chevy Chase, MD average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Chevy Chase schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A arson occurs on average every 133.1 days in Chevy Chase. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Chevy Chase, MD

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.