The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Hamilton Area, Baltimore, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$10.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hamilton Area, Baltimore, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,375 per household.

More cost data

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Hamilton Area ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of neighborhoods but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Hamilton Area's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Hamilton Area is 38.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hamilton Area Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hamilton Area varies by area - ranging from 1 in 23 in the central areas to 1 in 31 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Hamilton Area, Baltimore, MD see the most incidents - about 116 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 25 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hamilton Area, Baltimore, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Hamilton Area for 2025 is $10,766,709. This translates to approximately $591 per resident and $1,375 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Hamilton Area. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Hamilton Area Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Hamilton Area, Baltimore, MD:	$591
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD:	$1479
Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD:	$318
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hamilton Area is $591 per year, which is $127 more than the national average and $60 more than Baltimore's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Hamilton Area:

In West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $1,479 per person, which is $888 more than in Hamilton Area.
In Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $318 per person, which is $273 less than in Hamilton Area

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hamilton Area	Cost per Hamilton Area Resident
Murder	$1.94 million	$107
Rape/Sexual Assault	$783,256	$43
Robbery	$980,241	$54
Assault	$1.96 million	$107
Kidnapping	$50,553	$3
Vehicle Theft	$2.11 million	$116
Burglary	$365,923	$20
Theft	$1.02 million	$56
Arson	$44,227	$2
Vandalism	$808,260	$44
Animal Cruelty	$21,788	$1
Drug Crimes	$599,003	$33
Identity Theft	$87,259	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$10,766,709	$591

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hamilton Area, 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 Hamilton Area totals $17,696,705 ($971 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $28,463,415 ($1,562 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 Hamilton Area 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 Hamilton Area has 2, have the same problem. Of Hamilton Area’s 18,222 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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Hamilton Area 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 Hamilton Area residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.739
Robbery	1.710
Rape	0.7089
Murder	0.0567
Total Violent Crime	6.215 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.76
Vehicle Theft	7.489
Burglary	2.214
Arson	0.1005
Total Property Crime	20.56 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0458
Drug Crimes	4.444
Vandalism	6.209
Identity Theft	0.6187
Animal Cruelty	0.1616
Total "Other" Rate	11.48 (C)

Individual Hamilton Area Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Westfield, Baltimore, MD	C	D+	C+
Glenham-Belhar, Baltimore, MD	C	D	B-
North Harford Road, Baltimore, MD	C+	C-	C+
Lauraville, Baltimore, MD	B-	D+	B
Waltherson, Baltimore, MD	C+	D+	B-
Villa Cresta, Parkville, MD	D+	B-	D+
Hillendale, Parkville, MD	C	C	B-
Upper Northwood, Baltimore, MD	B-	D+	B+
Lower Northwood, Baltimore, MD	C	D	B
Loch Raven Village, Parkville, MD	C-	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Hamilton Area is lower 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
Jefferson Park, Los Angeles, CA	C	D	D
Potrero, San Francisco, CA	F	D-	D-
Playa del Ray, Playa Del Rey, CA	B	B-	B-
Overlake, Bellevue, WA	C-	C-	C-
Orangecrest, Riverside, CA	A	A	A
North Valley San Diego, Oceanside, CA	A	A	A
North Creek, Bothell, WA	B	A	A
North Beach, San Francisco, CA	F	F	F
Lakeview, Stockton, CA	C-	F	F
Lakeshore, San Francisco, CA	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Hamilton Area 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 Hamilton Area, Baltimore, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 15% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Hamilton Area schools on SchoolGrade

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