The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Bel Air North, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$7.10 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bel Air North, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $584 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bel Air North 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 Bel Air North, MD Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Bel Air North ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of cities but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to Bel Air North's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bel Air North is 12.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bel Air North Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bel Air North varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 59 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 98 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Bel Air North, MD see the most incidents - about 74 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 22 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bel Air North, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Bel Air North for 2025 is $7,097,148. This translates to approximately $205 per resident and $584 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Bel Air North. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bel Air North Compared to Other Cities?

Bel Air North, MD:	$205
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bel Air North is $205 per year, which is $259 less than the national average and $327 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bel Air North:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $1,111 more than in Bel Air North.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $21 less than in Bel Air North

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bel Air North	Cost per Bel Air North Resident
Murder	$1.67 million	$48
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.22 million	$35
Robbery	$630,265	$18
Assault	$913,334	$26
Kidnapping	$51,251	$1
Vehicle Theft	$491,732	$14
Burglary	$226,648	$7
Theft	$854,579	$25
Arson	$101,133	$3
Vandalism	$445,849	$13
Animal Cruelty	$8,343	$0
Drug Crimes	$275,113	$8
Identity Theft	$204,464	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$7,097,148	$205

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bel Air North, 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 Bel Air North totals $17,548,937 ($506 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $24,646,085 ($711 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 Bel Air North 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 city 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 Bel Air North has 8, have the same problem. Of Bel Air North’s 34,665 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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Bel Air North 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 Bel Air North residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9174
Robbery	0.5780
Rape	0.5802
Murder	0.0257
Total Violent Crime	2.101 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.760
Vehicle Theft	0.9161
Burglary	0.7209
Arson	0.1208
Total Property Crime	6.518 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0244
Drug Crimes	1.073
Vandalism	1.800
Identity Theft	0.7621
Animal Cruelty	0.0325
Total "Other" Rate	3.692 (A)

Individual Bel Air North Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bel Air North is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bel Air North.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bel Air, MD	B-	C	C+
Forest Hill, MD	A-	B	B+
Bel Air South, MD	B+	B	B
Fallston, MD	A-	B	B+
Pleasant Hills, MD	B-	B	C+
Churchville, MD	A-	B-	B+
Street, MD	B	C	B-
Jarrettsville, MD	A-	B-	A-
Joppa, MD	D+	D	D+
Abingdon, MD	B+	B-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bel Air North is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bethel Park, PA	B	A	A
Ambler, PA	A-	A+	A+
Ramona, CA	B-	C	C
Reisterstown, MD	D+	C-	C-
Prior Lake, MN	A-	A	A
Foster City, CA	C-	C+	C+
Garden City, KS	D-	D+	D+
Albertville, AL	C-	B-	B-
Sulphur, LA	C-	C	C
Granite City, IL	C	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Bel Air North 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 Bel Air North, MD average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bel Air North schools on SchoolGrade

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