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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$28.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ellicott City, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,025 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ellicott City is 25.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ellicott City Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ellicott City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Ellicott City, MD see the most incidents - about 500 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 128 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ellicott City, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Ellicott City for 2025 is $28,478,398. This translates to approximately $358 per resident and $1,025 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Ellicott City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ellicott City Compared to Other Cities?

Ellicott City, MD:	$358
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ellicott City is $358 per year, which is $106 less than the national average and $173 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ellicott City:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $957 more than in Ellicott City.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $174 less than in Ellicott City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ellicott City	Cost per Ellicott City Resident
Murder	$8.32 million	$105
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.15 million	$27
Robbery	$1.47 million	$18
Assault	$2.91 million	$37
Kidnapping	$167,252	$2
Vehicle Theft	$2.20 million	$28
Burglary	$887,299	$11
Theft	$3.91 million	$49
Arson	$145,625	$2
Vandalism	$3.75 million	$47
Animal Cruelty	$61,172	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.73 million	$22
Identity Theft	$779,988	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$28,478,398	$358

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City totals $66,938,550 ($841 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $95,416,948 ($1,199 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 Ellicott City 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, of which Ellicott City has 22, have the same problem. Of Ellicott City’s 79,566 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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Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.273
Robbery	0.5878
Rape	0.4462
Murder	0.0556
Total Violent Crime	2.363 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.490
Vehicle Theft	1.786
Burglary	1.230
Arson	0.0758
Total Property Crime	12.58 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0347
Drug Crimes	2.932
Vandalism	6.596
Identity Theft	1.267
Animal Cruelty	0.1039
Total "Other" Rate	10.93 (D+)

Individual Ellicott City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Woodstock, MD	B	B+	B-
Windsor Mill, MD	B	A	B-
Columbia, MD	D+	C+	D
Ilchester, MD	B	B	B-
Woodlawn, MD	D-	D+	F
Catonsville, MD	D	C-	D
Milford Mill, MD	D	D+	D-
West Friendship, MD	B+	B+	A-
Marriottsville, MD	B+	A	B+
Elkridge, MD	C-	B-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ellicott City 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
Germantown, MD	B-	B-	B-
Georgetown, TX	B	B	B
Garland, TX	D-	D-	D-
Gary, IN	F	F	F
Gilbert, AZ	B	B+	B+
Frisco, TX	C-	B-	B-
Frederick, MD	D+	C	C
Farmington Hills, MI	C	C+	C+
Fort Collins, CO	F	D	D
Flint, MI	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City, MD average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ellicott City schools on SchoolGrade

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