The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 21703, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$17.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for 21703, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,079 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 21703 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 21703, MD Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 21703 ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of zip codes but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to 21703's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 21703 is 33.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 21703 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 21703 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 26 in the southeast areas to 1 in 46 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 21703, MD see the most incidents - about 344 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 23 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 21703, MD

The total projected cost of crime in 21703 for 2025 is $17,196,093. This translates to approximately $384 per resident and $1,079 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in 21703. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 21703 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

21703, MD:	$384
21223, MD:	$1637
21012, MD:	$186
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 21703 is $384 per year, which is $80 less than the national average and $147 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 21703:

In 21223, MD, crime costs $1,637 per person, which is $1,253 more than in 21703.
In 21012, MD, crime costs $186 per person, which is $198 less than in 21703

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 21703 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 21703	Cost per 21703 Resident
Murder	$2.85 million	$64
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.29 million	$29
Robbery	$885,057	$20
Assault	$2.30 million	$51
Kidnapping	$87,457	$2
Vehicle Theft	$1.62 million	$36
Burglary	$781,282	$17
Theft	$2.78 million	$62
Arson	$93,912	$2
Vandalism	$2.26 million	$51
Animal Cruelty	$31,472	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.80 million	$40
Identity Theft	$423,068	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$17,196,093	$384

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 21703, 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 21703 totals $26,155,689 ($585 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $43,351,781 ($969 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 21703 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 southeast 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 21703 has 3, have the same problem. Of 21703’s 44,736 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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21703 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 21703 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.788
Robbery	0.6290
Rape	0.4739
Murder	0.0339
Total Violent Crime	2.924 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.98
Vehicle Theft	2.335
Burglary	1.925
Arson	0.0869
Total Property Crime	16.33 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0322
Drug Crimes	5.450
Vandalism	7.079
Identity Theft	1.222
Animal Cruelty	0.0951
Total "Other" Rate	13.88 (D)

Individual 21703 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 21703 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 21703.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
21714, MD	D	D	D+
21717, MD	C	C+	B
21702, MD	C-	B-	C
21701, MD	D	C-	D
21710, MD	B	B	B+
21704, MD	D+	B+	C-
21755, MD	B+	B+	A-
21769, MD	B-	B+	B
21790, MD	A	A	A+
21793, MD	C	B-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

21703 is similar 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
00778, PR	D-	D	D
65803, MO	D	D-	D-
11801, NY	C+	C	C
72756, AR	D+	D+	D+
19121, PA	C	D+	D+
19146, PA	C	C+	C+
19426, PA	A	A	A
46074, IN	A+	A+	A+
45231, OH	D+	C	C
77075, TX	F	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, 21703 is as safe as the Maryland state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 21703, MD average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 21703 schools on SchoolGrade

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