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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$511,266

Cost of Crime™ for Dickerson, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $979 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Dickerson ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Dickerson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dickerson is 17.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dickerson Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dickerson varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 76 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Dickerson, MD see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dickerson, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Dickerson for 2025 is $511,266. This translates to approximately $343 per resident and $979 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Dickerson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Dickerson, MD:	$343
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dickerson is $343 per year, which is $121 less than the national average and $188 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dickerson:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $972 more than in Dickerson.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $159 less than in Dickerson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dickerson	Cost per Dickerson Resident
Murder	$222,064	$149
Rape/Sexual Assault	$34,446	$23
Robbery	$36,727	$25
Assault	$38,383	$26
Kidnapping	$1,738	$1
Vehicle Theft	$44,101	$30
Burglary	$23,337	$16
Theft	$53,550	$36
Arson	$3,643	$2
Vandalism	$32,137	$22
Animal Cruelty	$540	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,378	$8
Identity Theft	$8,222	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$511,266	$343

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dickerson, 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 Dickerson totals $1,664,751 ($1,117 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,176,017 ($1,460 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 Dickerson 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 Dickerson’s 1,490 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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Dickerson 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 Dickerson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8970
Robbery	0.7836
Rape	0.3813
Murder	0.0793
Total Violent Crime	2.141 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.940
Vehicle Theft	1.911
Burglary	1.727
Arson	0.1012
Total Property Crime	10.68 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0192
Drug Crimes	1.123
Vandalism	3.019
Identity Theft	0.7130
Animal Cruelty	0.0490
Total "Other" Rate	4.923 (B+)

Individual Dickerson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Barnesville, MD	B+	B	B-
Greenfield Mills, MD	C+	B+	B
Beallsville, MD	A-	A-	A-
Tuscarora, MD	B	A-	A
Boyds, MD	A-	A	B
Adamstown, MD	B-	B	B+
Poolesville, MD	A	B+	B+
Clarksburg, MD	A	A	A
Martinsburg, MD	A	B+	A-
Doubs, MD	B+	B+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dickerson 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
Wolf Creek, OR	D	D	D
Whittaker, MI	A	B-	B-
Whitethorn, CA	D	F	F
Padelford, NY	A+	A+	A+
Muir, MI	A-	D+	D+
New Baltimore, OH	B+	A-	A-
New Beaver, PA	C	B-	B-
New Bohemia, VA	D+	B	B
North Salem, IN	B+	C+	C+
Oakland, IL	A-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Dickerson 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 Dickerson, MD average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Dickerson schools on SchoolGrade

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