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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$97,902

Cost of Crime™ for Gibson Island, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $755 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Gibson Island ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of cities but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to Gibson Island's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gibson Island is 21.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gibson Island Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gibson Island varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Gibson Island, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Gibson Island for 2025 is $97,902. This translates to approximately $316 per resident and $755 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Gibson Island. 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): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Gibson Island Compared to Other Cities?

Gibson Island, MD:	$316
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gibson Island is $316 per year, which is $148 less than the national average and $216 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gibson Island:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $1,000 more than in Gibson Island.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $132 less than in Gibson Island

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gibson Island	Cost per Gibson Island Resident
Murder	$18,255	$59
Rape/Sexual Assault	$11,184	$36
Robbery	$7,511	$24
Assault	$13,413	$43
Kidnapping	$424	$1
Vehicle Theft	$15,423	$50
Burglary	$5,647	$18
Theft	$10,744	$35
Arson	$931	$3
Vandalism	$7,823	$25
Animal Cruelty	$125	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,571	$15
Identity Theft	$1,852	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$97,902	$316

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gibson Island, 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 Gibson Island totals $182,422 ($588 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $280,323 ($904 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 Gibson Island 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 Gibson Island’s 310 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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Gibson Island 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 Gibson Island residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.507
Robbery	0.7702
Rape	0.5950
Murder	0.0313
Total Violent Crime	2.903 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.692
Vehicle Theft	3.213
Burglary	2.009
Arson	0.1243
Total Property Crime	12.04 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0226
Drug Crimes	1.993
Vandalism	3.532
Identity Theft	0.7719
Animal Cruelty	0.0544
Total "Other" Rate	6.374 (B)

Individual Gibson Island Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cape St. Claire, MD	A-	A+	A-
Arnold, MD	A-	A	A-
Lake Shore, MD	B	B	B-
Pasadena, MD	B-	B-	C+
Severna Park, MD	B+	A	B
Riviera Beach, MD	B-	B	B-
Annapolis, MD	D-	D-	F
Fort Howard, MD	C-	D+	C-
Crownsville, MD	A-	A-	B+
Parole, MD	D-	C	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gibson Island 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
Greensboro Bend, VT	B	B+	B+
Stone, IN	C	C	C
Stansel, AL	C-	C+	C+
Hightown, MS	B+	A+	A+
Highland Park, WV	C-	C-	C-
Hainesburg, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Hagedorns Mills, NY	A	B	B
Hadensville, KY	C-	C	C
Gully, MN	C	B-	B-
Gulledge, AR	D+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Gibson Island 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 Gibson Island, MD average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Gibson Island schools on SchoolGrade

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