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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$8.10 million

Cost of Crime™ for Boonsboro, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,441 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Boonsboro ranks in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 25% of cities but less safe than 75%. This analysis applies only to Boonsboro's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Boonsboro is 34.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Boonsboro Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Boonsboro varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 79 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Boonsboro, MD see the most incidents - about 264 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Boonsboro, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Boonsboro for 2025 is $8,095,172. This translates to approximately $565 per resident and $1,441 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Boonsboro. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Boonsboro, MD:	$565
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Boonsboro is $565 per year, which is $101 more than the national average and $34 more than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Boonsboro:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $750 more than in Boonsboro.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $381 less than in Boonsboro

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Boonsboro	Cost per Boonsboro Resident
Murder	$1.35 million	$95
Rape/Sexual Assault	$468,937	$33
Robbery	$283,316	$20
Assault	$3.37 million	$235
Kidnapping	$34,028	$2
Vehicle Theft	$321,159	$22
Burglary	$207,151	$14
Theft	$686,460	$48
Arson	$42,626	$3
Vandalism	$713,143	$50
Animal Cruelty	$9,578	$1
Drug Crimes	$560,507	$39
Identity Theft	$42,336	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$8,095,172	$565

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Boonsboro, 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 Boonsboro totals $12,231,160 ($854 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,326,331 ($1,419 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 Boonsboro 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 south 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 Boonsboro has 4, have the same problem. Of Boonsboro’s 14,321 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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Boonsboro 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 Boonsboro residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	8.199
Robbery	0.6289
Rape	0.5400
Murder	0.0503
Total Violent Crime	9.418 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.255
Vehicle Theft	1.448
Burglary	1.595
Arson	0.1233
Total Property Crime	12.42 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0392
Drug Crimes	5.291
Vandalism	6.970
Identity Theft	0.3819
Animal Cruelty	0.0904
Total "Other" Rate	12.77 (D)

Individual Boonsboro Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Burtner, MD	D+	C	D-
Eakles Mill, MD	A+	A+	A+
Greenbrier, MD	C+	D-	A-
St. James, MD	B	A+	C+
Fairplay, MD	D+	D+	D
Bakersville, MD	C+	C-	B
Funkstown, MD	D-	D	D-
Keedysville, MD	B	A-	B+
Myersville, MD	B-	B-	B-
Jugtown, MD	C	F	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Boonsboro 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
Tarboro, NC	F	D-	D-
Hillcrest Heights, MD	D-	F	F
High Ridge, MO	C+	C-	C-
Hidalgo, TX	F	D-	D-
Hermitage, PA	B+	B+	B+
Hedgesville, WV	A+	A	A
Healdsburg, CA	D	D	D
Swampscott, MA	B+	C+	C+
Swansea, IL	B-	B+	B+
Holden, MA	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Boonsboro is as safe as the Maryland state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Boonsboro, MD average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Boonsboro schools on SchoolGrade

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