The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 21205, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$16.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for 21205, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $3,359 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 21205 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 21205, MD Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 21205 ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of zip codes but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to 21205's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 21205 is 72.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 21205 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 21205 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 5 in the east areas to 1 in 18 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 21205, MD see the most incidents - about 203 per year. In contrast, the east part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 21205, MD

The total projected cost of crime in 21205 for 2025 is $16,435,592. This translates to approximately $1,257 per resident and $3,359 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.5% of the median household income in 21205. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 21205 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

21205, MD:	$1257
21223, MD:	$1637
21012, MD:	$186
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 21205 is $1,257 per year, which is $793 more than the national average and $726 more than Maryland's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 21205:

In 21223, MD, crime costs $1,637 per person, which is $380 more than in 21205.
In 21012, MD, crime costs $186 per person, which is $1,071 less than in 21205

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 21205 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 21205	Cost per 21205 Resident
Murder	$3.54 million	$271
Rape/Sexual Assault	$519,818	$40
Robbery	$1.89 million	$144
Assault	$4.70 million	$360
Kidnapping	$42,517	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1.59 million	$122
Burglary	$793,480	$61
Theft	$1.09 million	$84
Arson	$45,578	$3
Vandalism	$1.32 million	$101
Animal Cruelty	$20,969	$2
Drug Crimes	$796,916	$61
Identity Theft	$77,827	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$16,435,592	$1,257

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 21205, 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 21205 totals $28,276,352 ($2,163 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $44,711,944 ($3,420 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 21205 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 southwest 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 have the same problem. Of 21205’s 13,074 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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21205 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 21205 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	12.53
Robbery	4.585
Rape	0.6557
Murder	0.1442
Total Violent Crime	17.91 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.14
Vehicle Theft	7.875
Burglary	6.691
Arson	0.1444
Total Property Crime	30.85 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0536
Drug Crimes	8.240
Vandalism	14.13
Identity Theft	0.7691
Animal Cruelty	0.2168
Total "Other" Rate	23.41 (F)

Individual 21205 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 21205 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 21205.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
21213, MD	F	F	D
21287, MD	F	F	F
21231, MD	D-	F	D
21224, MD	D-	F	D-
21202, MD	F	F	D-
21218, MD	D-	F	D+
21201, MD	F	F	D-
21206, MD	D	D-	D
21251, MD	D+	D-	C
21230, MD	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

21205 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
06461, CT	C	A+	A+
38103, TN	F	F	F
46320, IN	D	D-	D-
66207, KS	C-	B+	B+
67156, KS	D+	C-	C-
68522, NE	B-	B	B
43125, OH	C+	C+	C+
71655, AR	D	F	F
39367, MS	B+	A	A
38668, MS	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, 21205 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 21205, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 12% actual proficiency versus 12% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 21205 schools on SchoolGrade

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