The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 20748, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$39.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for 20748, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $2,368 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 20748 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.

Is 20748, MD Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 20748 ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of zip codes but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to 20748's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 20748 is 41.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 20748 Residents generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 20748 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the north areas to 1 in 54 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 20748, MD see the most incidents - about 386 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 35 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 20748, MD

The total projected cost of crime in 20748 for 2025 is $39,247,582. This translates to approximately $922 per resident and $2,368 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in 20748. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 20748 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

20748, MD:	$922
21223, MD:	$1637
21012, MD:	$186
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 20748 is $922 per year, which is $458 more than the national average and $391 more than Maryland's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 20748:

In 21223, MD, crime costs $1,637 per person, which is $715 more than in 20748.
In 21012, MD, crime costs $186 per person, which is $736 less than in 20748

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 20748 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 20748	Cost per 20748 Resident
Murder	$19.1 million	$448
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.74 million	$41
Robbery	$3.23 million	$76
Assault	$3.31 million	$78
Kidnapping	$51,579	$1
Vehicle Theft	$3.54 million	$83
Burglary	$786,963	$18
Theft	$2.79 million	$65
Arson	$66,968	$2
Vandalism	$3.85 million	$91
Animal Cruelty	$17,583	$0
Drug Crimes	$364,427	$9
Identity Theft	$420,026	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$39,247,582	$922

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 20748, 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 20748 totals $137,201,725 ($3,224 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $176,449,307 ($4,146 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the 20748 crime map, keep in mind that 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 north part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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, of which 20748 has 3, have the same problem. Of 20748’s 42,562 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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20748 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 20748 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.705
Robbery	2.413
Rape	0.6760
Murder	0.2385
Total Violent Crime	6.033 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.64
Vehicle Theft	5.379
Burglary	2.039
Arson	0.0652
Total Property Crime	20.12 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0200
Drug Crimes	1.158
Vandalism	12.67
Identity Theft	1.275
Animal Cruelty	0.0559
Total "Other" Rate	15.18 (D-)

Individual 20748 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 20748 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 20748.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
20746, MD	D	D-	D
20745, MD	D-	D-	D
20032, DC	F	F	D-
20020, DC	F	F	F
20762, MD	C-	D	C+
20747, MD	D-	D-	D
20373, DC	D-	D-	D
20744, MD	C+	C	C+
20743, MD	D-	F	D+
20019, DC	F	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

20748 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. 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
94124, CA	D-	D-	D-
10040, NY	B+	C-	C-
94551, CA	B-	C	C
08094, NJ	A	A+	A+
94578, CA	C-	D+	D+
94606, CA	D	F	F
95132, CA	A	B	B
48911, MI	C-	D-	D-
46254, IN	C-	D+	D+
48227, MI	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, 20748 is less safe than the Maryland state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 20748, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 11% actual proficiency versus 15% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 20748 schools on SchoolGrade

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