The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 21051, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$88,882

Cost of Crime™ for 21051, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,223 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 21051 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 21051, MD Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US zip. 21051 ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of zip codes but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to 21051's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 21051 is 26.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in 21051, MD

The total projected cost of crime in 21051 for 2025 is $88,882. This translates to approximately $423 per resident and $1,223 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 21051. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 21051 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

21051, MD:	$423
21223, MD:	$1637
21012, MD:	$186
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 21051 is $423 per year, which is $41 less than the national average and $108 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 21051:

In 21223, MD, crime costs $1,637 per person, which is $1,214 more than in 21051.
In 21012, MD, crime costs $186 per person, which is $237 less than in 21051

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 21051 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 21051	Cost per 21051 Resident
Murder	$24,640	$117
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,059	$34
Robbery	$5,194	$25
Assault	$13,636	$65
Kidnapping	$338	$2
Vehicle Theft	$10,151	$48
Burglary	$1,620	$8
Theft	$6,787	$32
Arson	$497	$2
Vandalism	$6,807	$32
Animal Cruelty	$241	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,926	$52
Identity Theft	$986	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$88,882	$423

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 21051, 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 21051 totals $203,367 ($968 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $292,249 ($1,392 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 21051 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 zip has few 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 have the same problem. Of 21051’s 210 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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21051 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 21051 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.261
Robbery	0.7864
Rape	0.5544
Murder	0.0624
Total Violent Crime	3.664 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.240
Vehicle Theft	3.121
Burglary	0.8505
Arson	0.0980
Total Property Crime	10.31 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0266
Drug Crimes	7.034
Vandalism	4.537
Identity Theft	0.6066
Animal Cruelty	0.1549
Total "Other" Rate	12.36 (D+)

Individual 21051 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 21051 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 21051.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
21082, MD	B-	C+	B+
21087, MD	B-	B+	B-
21057, MD	B+	A-	A-
21013, MD	B+	B+	B+
21156, MD	C	B-	C+
21047, MD	A-	B	B+
21128, MD	C+	A-	B-
21162, MD	C-	B	D+
21236, MD	D	B-	D+
21085, MD	C	C-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

21051 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
61720, IL	A+	A	A
67459, KS	D	C-	C-
67458, KS	C	C+	C+
65730, MO	C+	C+	C+
63539, MO	C	C+	C+
62639, IL	A+	A	A
62459, IL	B-	C-	C-
62357, IL	B-	B+	B+
61731, IL	A-	B+	B+
67492, KS	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, 21051 is safer than 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 21051, MD average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 21051 schools on SchoolGrade

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