Wicomico, MD Arson Rates and Arson Maps

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

The A- grade means the rate of arson is lower than the average US city. Wicomico is in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning 22% of cities are safer and 78% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Wicomico's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Wicomico is 0.0738 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

How Wicomico's Arson Rate Compares

The chart below compares the arson rate in Wicomico 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, Wicomico is as safe as the Maryland state average and safer than the national average.

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

The Cost of Arson in Wicomico, MD

Arson is projected to cost the residents of Wicomico about $367 in 2025, or roughly $2 per resident. This is part of Wicomico's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Wicomico, including every crime type and how Wicomico 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 Wicomico's crime maps on the Wicomico overall crime page.

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Individual Wicomico Crime Maps & Stats

Arson Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Newport, MD	A-	A+	A-	A
Ryceville, MD	C+	A-	B	B+
Faulkner, MD	B	B	B	B
Popes Creek, MD	D+	D-	C-	C-
Charlotte Hall, MD	C+	B-	C+	A-
Mount Victoria, MD	B-	D+	B-	C
Newburg, MD	C	D	C+	C
Chaptico, MD	B-	C	B+	C
Bel Alton, MD	C+	B-	C+	B
Bryantown, MD	D	B-	C	B

Arson in City with Similar Populations

Wicomico 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
Forest Hill, MS	A-	A+	A+	A+
Swedehome, NE	B	B	B	C+
Superior, WY	C	B+	B+	B+
Frink, FL	A	B-	B-	A+
Frenchville, WI	A-	A-	A-	A-
Freidberger, MI	A-	C-	C-	B
Frederick, IL	A+	A	A	B+
Frankel City, TX	F	D	D	B-
Fourmile Corner, MI	D+	D-	D-	D
Four Point, TN	D-	D+	D+	D+

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Wicomico, MD average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Wicomico schools on SchoolGrade

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