The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 21228, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$25.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for 21228, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,330 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 21228 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 21228, MD Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 21228 ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of zip codes but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to 21228's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 21228 is 39.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 21228 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 21228 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 16 in the north areas to 1 in 42 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 21228, MD see the most incidents - about 364 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 116 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 21228, MD

The total projected cost of crime in 21228 for 2025 is $25,823,357. This translates to approximately $506 per resident and $1,330 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in 21228. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 21228 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

21228, MD:	$506
21223, MD:	$1637
21012, MD:	$186
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 21228 is $506 per year, which is $42 more than the national average and $26 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 21228:

In 21223, MD, crime costs $1,637 per person, which is $1,131 more than in 21228.
In 21012, MD, crime costs $186 per person, which is $319 less than in 21228

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 21228 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 21228	Cost per 21228 Resident
Murder	$5.72 million	$112
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.83 million	$36
Robbery	$1.69 million	$33
Assault	$2.87 million	$56
Kidnapping	$60,060	$1
Vehicle Theft	$3.69 million	$72
Burglary	$714,700	$14
Theft	$4.26 million	$83
Arson	$74,649	$1
Vandalism	$2.46 million	$48
Animal Cruelty	$42,711	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.69 million	$33
Identity Theft	$717,096	$14
Total Cost of Crime	$25,823,357	$506

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 21228, 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 21228 totals $48,375,063 ($947 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $74,198,420 ($1,453 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 21228 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 northwest 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 21228 has 12, have the same problem. Of 21228’s 51,056 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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21228 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 21228 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.957
Robbery	1.054
Rape	0.5918
Murder	0.0596
Total Violent Crime	3.662 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.11
Vehicle Theft	4.663
Burglary	1.543
Arson	0.0605
Total Property Crime	22.38 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0194
Drug Crimes	4.486
Vandalism	6.741
Identity Theft	1.815
Animal Cruelty	0.1131
Total "Other" Rate	13.17 (D)

Individual 21228 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 21228 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 21228.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
21250, MD	C-	A-	D+
21229, MD	D-	F	D
21207, MD	D	D	D
21043, MD	C	B+	C+
21244, MD	D-	C-	D-
21227, MD	D-	D	D-
21216, MD	D-	F	D
21223, MD	F	F	D-
21215, MD	D-	F	D
21075, MD	C+	B	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

21228 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
67401, KS	D	D+	D+
85286, AZ	A-	A-	A-
84321, UT	B-	B-	B-
83854, ID	B	C+	C+
80239, CO	D+	D	D
78541, TX	D	D	D
78041, TX	D+	D	D
77581, TX	C	C	C
77493, TX	B+	B	B
77064, TX	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, 21228 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 21228, MD average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 21228 schools on SchoolGrade

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