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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$66,800

Cost of Crime™ for Carlos, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $823 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Carlos ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Carlos's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Carlos is 26.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Carlos Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Carlos varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Carlos, MD see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Carlos, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Carlos for 2025 is $66,800. This translates to approximately $418 per resident and $823 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Carlos. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Carlos, MD:	$418
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Carlos is $418 per year, which is $47 less than the national average and $114 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Carlos:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $898 more than in Carlos.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $233 less than in Carlos

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Carlos	Cost per Carlos Resident
Murder	$24,164	$151
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,958	$37
Robbery	$4,449	$28
Assault	$5,286	$33
Kidnapping	$456	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1,083	$7
Burglary	$5,890	$37
Theft	$6,729	$42
Arson	$379	$2
Vandalism	$7,974	$50
Animal Cruelty	$73	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,701	$23
Identity Theft	$659	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$66,800	$418

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Carlos, 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 Carlos totals $192,338 ($1,202 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $259,138 ($1,620 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 Carlos 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 Carlos’s 160 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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Carlos 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 Carlos residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.150
Robbery	0.8840
Rape	0.6142
Murder	0.0804
Total Violent Crime	2.729 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.120
Vehicle Theft	0.4370
Burglary	4.059
Arson	0.0980
Total Property Crime	12.71 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0470
Drug Crimes	3.127
Vandalism	6.976
Identity Theft	0.5318
Animal Cruelty	0.0616
Total "Other" Rate	10.74 (D+)

Individual Carlos Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Woodland, MD	C	B-	C+
Midland, MD	C	C	B-
Frostburg, MD	D-	D-	D
Lonaconing, MD	D-	D	D
Midlothian, MD	D	D	C
Clarysville, MD	C-	C+	B-
Finzel, MD	D+	B+	C
Nikep, MD	D+	D+	D+
Moscow, MD	D+	D+	D+
Bier, MD	D	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Carlos 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
Zingara, GA	D-	D	D
Gilstrap, KY	A+	A+	A+
Vamori, AZ	D-	D-	D-
Angola on the Lake, NY	A-	A-	A-
Kalgary, TX	F	D-	D-
Shabbona Grove, IL	A	B+	B+
Sevier, UT	D+	C	C
Johnsonville, AL	C	C+	C+
Johnsonville, IN	A	A-	A-
Joppa, KY	D+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Carlos 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 Carlos, MD average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Carlos schools on SchoolGrade

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