The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Fells Point, Baltimore, 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?

$9.70 million

Cost of Crime™ for Fells Point, Baltimore, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,497 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fells Point 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 Fells Point, Baltimore, MD Safe?

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

The crime rate in Fells Point is 52.86 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fells Point Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fells Point varies by area - ranging from 1 in 7 in the west areas to 1 in 29 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Fells Point, Baltimore, MD see the most incidents - about 109 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fells Point, Baltimore, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Fells Point for 2025 is $9,697,797. This translates to approximately $847 per resident and $1,497 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Fells Point. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fells Point Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Fells Point, Baltimore, MD:	$847
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD:	$1479
Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD:	$318
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fells Point is $847 per year, which is $383 more than the national average and $316 more than Baltimore's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Fells Point:

In West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $1,479 per person, which is $631 more than in Fells Point.
In Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $318 per person, which is $530 less than in Fells Point

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fells Point	Cost per Fells Point Resident
Murder	$1.54 million	$134
Rape/Sexual Assault	$406,383	$36
Robbery	$1.68 million	$147
Assault	$2.07 million	$181
Kidnapping	$34,520	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1.37 million	$120
Burglary	$334,383	$29
Theft	$657,253	$57
Arson	$32,458	$3
Vandalism	$997,757	$87
Animal Cruelty	$14,186	$1
Drug Crimes	$521,055	$46
Identity Theft	$44,749	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$9,697,797	$847

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fells Point, Baltimore, 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 Fells Point totals $13,683,879 ($1,196 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,381,676 ($2,043 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 Fells Point 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 neighborhood 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 Fells Point has 10, have the same problem. Of Fells Point’s 11,444 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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Fells Point 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 Fells Point residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.297
Robbery	4.665
Rape	0.5857
Murder	0.0715
Total Violent Crime	11.62 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.09
Vehicle Theft	7.727
Burglary	3.222
Arson	0.1174
Total Property Crime	22.16 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0497
Drug Crimes	6.155
Vandalism	12.20
Identity Theft	0.5052
Animal Cruelty	0.1676
Total "Other" Rate	19.08 (D-)

Individual Fells Point Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Jonestown, Baltimore, MD	D-	F	D+
Hopkins-Middle East, Baltimore, MD	D-	F	D+
Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD	D	F	C-
Canton, Baltimore, MD	C-	D	C
Locust Point, Baltimore, MD	C+	C	B-
Madison-Eastend, Baltimore, MD	F	F	D
Oldtown, Baltimore, MD	D	F	C
Federal Hill-Montgomery, Baltimore, MD	D+	D-	C-
Riverside, Baltimore, MD	B-	C-	B+
Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD	D	F	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Fells Point is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pershing, Detroit, MI	D-	F	F
Deerwood, Jacksonville, FL	A+	A+	A+
Dock Square, Boston, MA	C+	D	D
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	D-	D-	D-
Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ	D+	D+	D+
Villages of Westcreek, San Antonio, TX	A+	A+	A+
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA	A-	B+	B+
Samoset, Bradenton, FL	A-	B	B
Flatbush-Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY	B	C	C
Turn of River, Stamford, CT	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Fells Point is less safe than 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 Fells Point, Baltimore, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 8% actual proficiency versus 15% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Fells Point schools on SchoolGrade

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