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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$7.03 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bladensburg, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $2,321 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Bladensburg ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Bladensburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bladensburg is 31.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bladensburg Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bladensburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Bladensburg, MD see the most incidents - about 76 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bladensburg, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Bladensburg for 2025 is $7,034,951. This translates to approximately $709 per resident and $2,321 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.8% of the median household income in Bladensburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Bladensburg, MD:	$709
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bladensburg is $709 per year, which is $245 more than the national average and $177 more than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bladensburg:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $607 more than in Bladensburg.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $525 less than in Bladensburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bladensburg	Cost per Bladensburg Resident
Murder	$3.25 million	$327
Rape/Sexual Assault	$355,604	$36
Robbery	$674,672	$68
Assault	$744,341	$75
Kidnapping	$14,552	$1
Vehicle Theft	$547,577	$55
Burglary	$161,241	$16
Theft	$462,936	$47
Arson	$15,149	$2
Vandalism	$640,183	$64
Animal Cruelty	$1,043	$0
Drug Crimes	$64,285	$6
Identity Theft	$105,419	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$7,034,951	$709

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bladensburg, 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 Bladensburg totals $23,769,677 ($2,395 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $30,804,627 ($3,103 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 Bladensburg 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 have the same problem. Of Bladensburg’s 9,926 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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Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.611
Robbery	2.161
Rape	0.5909
Murder	0.1741
Total Violent Crime	5.537 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.005
Vehicle Theft	3.563
Burglary	1.791
Arson	0.0632
Total Property Crime	14.42 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0242
Drug Crimes	0.8755
Vandalism	9.028
Identity Theft	1.372
Animal Cruelty	0.0142
Total "Other" Rate	11.31 (D+)

Individual Bladensburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Edmonston, MD	D-	D-	D
Cheverly, MD	D+	D+	C
Riverdale Park, MD	D	D-	C-
Colmar Manor, MD	F	F	F
East Riverdale, MD	C	D+	B
Cottage City, MD	D-	F	D
North Brentwood, MD	D+	D	C-
Landover Hills, MD	C	C	C
Riverdale, MD	C	C-	B-
Brentwood, MD	C-	D	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bladensburg 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
Boring, OR	C+	B	B
Wernersville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Chester, NJ	B+	A+	A+
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD	B	B+	B+
Chesapeake Beach, MD	B	B	B
Cheat Lake, WV	A-	A+	A+
Centreville, MD	B+	D+	D+
Castle Rock, WA	D+	C+	C+
Winnsboro, SC	F	F	F
Capistrano Beach, CA	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 12% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Bladensburg schools on SchoolGrade

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