The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 21657, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$333,783

Cost of Crime™ for 21657, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $922 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 21657 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 21657, MD Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 21657 ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of zip codes but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to 21657's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 21657 is 19.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 21657 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 21657 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 48 in the northwest areas to 1 in 71 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 21657, MD see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the east part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 21657, MD

The total projected cost of crime in 21657 for 2025 is $333,783. This translates to approximately $322 per resident and $922 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in 21657. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 21657 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

21657, MD:	$322
21223, MD:	$1637
21012, MD:	$186
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 21657 is $322 per year, which is $142 less than the national average and $209 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 21657:

In 21223, MD, crime costs $1,637 per person, which is $1,315 more than in 21657.
In 21012, MD, crime costs $186 per person, which is $136 less than in 21657

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 21657 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 21657	Cost per 21657 Resident
Murder	$101,434	$98
Rape/Sexual Assault	$32,110	$31
Robbery	$32,879	$32
Assault	$47,050	$45
Kidnapping	$2,405	$2
Vehicle Theft	$11,921	$12
Burglary	$11,706	$11
Theft	$33,215	$32
Arson	$2,429	$2
Vandalism	$36,790	$36
Animal Cruelty	$422	$0
Drug Crimes	$17,273	$17
Identity Theft	$4,149	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$333,783	$322

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 21657, 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 21657 totals $856,743 ($828 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,190,526 ($1,150 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 21657 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 central 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 21657 has 1, have the same problem. Of 21657’s 1,035 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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21657 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 21657 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.583
Robbery	1.010
Rape	0.5117
Murder	0.0521
Total Violent Crime	3.157 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.197
Vehicle Theft	0.7438
Burglary	1.247
Arson	0.0972
Total Property Crime	8.285 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0383
Drug Crimes	2.256
Vandalism	4.976
Identity Theft	0.5179
Animal Cruelty	0.0551
Total "Other" Rate	7.843 (C+)

Individual 21657 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 21657 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 21657.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
21641, MD	B+	C+	A-
21660, MD	C	B-	C-
21625, MD	A-	C+	A
21679, MD	A-	B+	A+
21617, MD	A-	C-	A
21639, MD	C+	B	C+
21629, MD	C-	D+	C+
21658, MD	D+	C-	D
21636, MD	C-	C+	D+
21644, MD	B+	B-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

21657 is lower 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
59215, MT	B+	C-	C-
73951, OK	D+	D+	D+
73568, OK	C-	C+	C+
72436, AR	B	D+	D+
72084, AR	D+	D	D
71065, LA	D	D-	D-
70715, LA	F	F	F
70036, LA	C-	C-	C-
68758, NE	C	B-	B-
63953, MO	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, 21657 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 21657, MD average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 21657 schools on SchoolGrade

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