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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$217,541

Cost of Crime™ for Bittinger, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,098 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Bittinger is 31.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bittinger Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bittinger varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Bittinger, MD see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bittinger, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Bittinger for 2025 is $217,541. This translates to approximately $446 per resident and $1,098 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Bittinger. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bittinger Compared to Other Cities?

Bittinger, MD:	$446
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bittinger is $446 per year, which is $18 less than the national average and $86 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bittinger:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $870 more than in Bittinger.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $262 less than in Bittinger

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bittinger	Cost per Bittinger Resident
Murder	$42,272	$87
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,102	$35
Robbery	$8,744	$18
Assault	$58,594	$120
Kidnapping	$1,111	$2
Vehicle Theft	$4,224	$9
Burglary	$12,814	$26
Theft	$25,100	$51
Arson	$1,166	$2
Vandalism	$21,918	$45
Animal Cruelty	$397	$1
Drug Crimes	$22,568	$46
Identity Theft	$1,532	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$217,541	$446

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bittinger, 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 Bittinger totals $381,741 ($782 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $599,282 ($1,228 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 Bittinger 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 city has few 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 Bittinger’s 488 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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Bittinger 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 Bittinger residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.181
Robbery	0.5696
Rape	0.5780
Murder	0.0461
Total Violent Crime	5.375 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.931
Vehicle Theft	0.5589
Burglary	2.895
Arson	0.0989
Total Property Crime	13.48 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0375
Drug Crimes	6.252
Vandalism	6.287
Identity Theft	0.4055
Animal Cruelty	0.1101
Total "Other" Rate	13.09 (D)

Individual Bittinger Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Jennings, MD	D+	D-	C
Accident, MD	D-	D-	D
North Glade, MD	C	C-	C+
New Germany, MD	C-	C-	C-
Engle Mill, MD	D-	D-	D
Mc Henry, MD	F	D-	D-
Swanton, MD	C	D+	C
Grantsville, MD	D	D-	B-
Selbysport, MD	C	D+	B
Bethel, MD	C	D+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bittinger is higher 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
Seneca, VA	C+	C	C
Delta, MO	D+	D	D
Horntown, OK	C-	D-	D-
Shortly, DE	B	A	A
Short Tract, NY	B	C-	C-
Hooker, OH	D+	D+	D+
Shirleyton, TN	C	B-	B-
Homets Ferry, PA	A	A-	A-
Dovesville, SC	F	F	F
Homer, IN	A-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Bittinger 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 Bittinger, MD average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Bittinger schools on SchoolGrade

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