Rocky Ridge, MD Property Crime Rates and Maps

C-

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$133,456

Cost of Crime™ for Rocky Ridge, MD

In 2025, property crime will cost $286 per household.

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Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Rocky Ridge in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of property crime is higher than that of the average US city. Rocky Ridge ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Rocky Ridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The property crime rate in Rocky Ridge is 17.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rocky Ridge residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Rocky Ridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 100 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Rocky Ridge, MD see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rocky Ridge, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Rocky Ridge for 2025 is $133,456. This translates to approximately $119 per resident and $286 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Rocky Ridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 69.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 5.7%

How Much Does Property Crime Cost in Rocky Ridge Compared to Other Cities?

Rocky Ridge, MD:	$119
Rosedale, MD:	$334
Linganore, MD:	$32
Maryland:	$130
USA:	$136

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rocky Ridge is $119 per year, which is $17 less than the national average and $11 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rocky Ridge:

In Rosedale, MD, crime costs $334 per person, which is $215 more than in Rocky Ridge.
In Linganore, MD, crime costs $32 per person, which is $87 less than in Rocky Ridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rocky Ridge for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Rocky Ridge	Cost per Rocky Ridge Resident
Vehicle Theft	$26,673	$24
Burglary	$19,619	$17
Theft	$83,415	$74
Arson	$3,747	$3
Total Cost of Property Crime	$133,456	$119

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Rocky Ridge, MD

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Rocky Ridge totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $133,456 ($119 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Property Crime Maps

When interpreting the Rocky Ridge property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Rocky Ridge’s 1,124 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Rocky Ridge Property Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Rocky Ridge residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.33
Vehicle Theft	1.532
Burglary	1.924
Arson	0.1381
Total Property Crime	17.92 (D+)

Individual Rocky Ridge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of property crime in Rocky Ridge is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Rocky Ridge.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Middleburg, MD	D	C-	D
Motters, MD	D	C	D-
Graceham, MD	B-	C	B-
Thurmont, MD	C	C	C-
Keymar, MD	C	C	C-
Emmitsburg, MD	D	D+	C+
Woodsboro, MD	C+	B-	C+
Utica, MD	B+	B-	B+
Sabillasville, MD	B	B+	B
Johnsville, MD	D+	C	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rocky Ridge is higher versus other cities of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Huguenot, NY	B-	C	C
Trivoli, IL	B+	B+	B+
Town Pump, NY	A+	A+	A+
Tower Hill, IL	C+	B-	B-
Tecula, TX	C+	D+	D+
Tampico, IL	B-	B-	B-
Strayhorn, MS	A	A+	A+
Stokes, MS	A-	A+	A+
Lake Arthur, NM	D+	D+	D+
Kelso, TN	B-	C+	C+

Considering only the property crime rate, Rocky Ridge is as safe as the Maryland state average and as safe as the national average.

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