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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$394,713

Cost of Crime™ for Cabin John, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $588 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Cabin John ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of cities but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to Cabin John's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cabin John is 17.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cabin John Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cabin John varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Cabin John, MD see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cabin John, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Cabin John for 2025 is $394,713. This translates to approximately $236 per resident and $588 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Cabin John. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cabin John Compared to Other Cities?

Cabin John, MD:	$236
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cabin John is $236 per year, which is $228 less than the national average and $295 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cabin John:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $1,079 more than in Cabin John.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $52 less than in Cabin John

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cabin John	Cost per Cabin John Resident
Murder	$72,347	$43
Rape/Sexual Assault	$41,725	$25
Robbery	$42,408	$25
Assault	$29,132	$17
Kidnapping	$3,690	$2
Vehicle Theft	$66,225	$40
Burglary	$21,455	$13
Theft	$70,056	$42
Arson	$6,123	$4
Vandalism	$28,262	$17
Animal Cruelty	$62	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,501	$3
Identity Theft	$8,727	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$394,713	$236

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cabin John, 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 Cabin John totals $712,294 ($427 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,107,007 ($663 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 Cabin John 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 northwest 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 Cabin John’s 1,669 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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Cabin John 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 Cabin John residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6078
Robbery	0.8078
Rape	0.4123
Murder	0.0231
Total Violent Crime	1.851 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.105
Vehicle Theft	2.562
Burglary	1.417
Arson	0.1519
Total Property Crime	12.24 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0365
Drug Crimes	0.3646
Vandalism	2.370
Identity Theft	0.6755
Animal Cruelty	0.0050
Total "Other" Rate	3.452 (A)

Individual Cabin John Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Glen Echo, MD	D	C+	D-
Bethesda, MD	C+	B-	C-
McLean, VA	B-	A+	C-
Somerset, MD	B-	B+	C-
Potomac, MD	B	B+	C
Chevy Chase, MD	C	B-	D+
Chevy Chase Village, MD	B-	C-	B-
Chevy Chase Section Three, MD	B+	A-	B-
Chevy Chase Section Five, MD	C-	B+	D
Martins Additions, MD	C+	B	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cabin John is similar 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
Manomet, MA	A+	A	A
Fairview, WV	B-	B-	B-
Fenwick, MI	A+	B+	B+
Free Soil, MI	B	B-	B-
Freeport, MN	C+	B-	B-
Harpersville, AL	B-	B-	B-
St. Simons Island, GA	A+	A-	A-
Kossuth, MS	A	A+	A+
Lawrenceville, PA	A	B+	B+
Springridge, LA	C-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Cabin John 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 Cabin John, MD average SchoolGrade of A+, with 73% actual proficiency versus 69% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Cabin John schools on SchoolGrade

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