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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$9.01 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hanover, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $979 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Hanover is 34.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hanover Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hanover varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Hanover, MD see the most incidents - about 257 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 23 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hanover, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Hanover for 2025 is $9,012,322. This translates to approximately $374 per resident and $979 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Hanover. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

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

Hanover, MD:	$374
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hanover is $374 per year, which is $90 less than the national average and $157 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hanover:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $941 more than in Hanover.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $190 less than in Hanover

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hanover	Cost per Hanover Resident
Murder	$1.22 million	$51
Rape/Sexual Assault	$674,947	$28
Robbery	$440,586	$18
Assault	$1.22 million	$51
Kidnapping	$68,196	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1.03 million	$43
Burglary	$232,949	$10
Theft	$2.07 million	$86
Arson	$21,522	$1
Vandalism	$567,019	$24
Animal Cruelty	$24,448	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.06 million	$44
Identity Theft	$376,238	$16
Total Cost of Crime	$9,012,322	$374

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hanover, 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 Hanover totals $11,896,130 ($494 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,908,453 ($868 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 Hanover 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 Hanover has 3, have the same problem. Of Hanover’s 24,090 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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Hanover 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 Hanover residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.761
Robbery	0.5814
Rape	0.4621
Murder	0.0270
Total Violent Crime	2.831 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.58
Vehicle Theft	2.774
Burglary	1.066
Arson	0.0370
Total Property Crime	20.46 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0467
Drug Crimes	5.969
Vandalism	3.295
Identity Theft	2.018
Animal Cruelty	0.1372
Total "Other" Rate	11.47 (D+)

Individual Hanover Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Harmans, MD	C+	B+	B-
Elkridge, MD	C-	B-	C-
Severn, MD	B-	B	B-
Fort Meade, MD	C+	C-	B
Jessup, MD	D-	D-	D-
Annapolis Junction, MD	D+	C	D
Linthicum Heights, MD	F	D-	F
Ilchester, MD	B	B	B-
Linthicum, MD	D	C-	D-
Savage, MD	C-	C	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hanover is higher 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
Anacortes, WA	D+	B	B
Park Forest, IL	C-	C-	C-
Pleasantville, NJ	C+	C+	C+
Pleasant Prairie, WI	C	B+	B+
Pittsboro, NC	C	B	B
Pinole, CA	C-	C-	C-
Petal, MS	A	A+	A+
Perry, GA	B	C+	C+
Pendleton, OR	D	C-	C-
Pelham, AL	C	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Hanover is as safe as 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 Hanover, MD average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Hanover schools on SchoolGrade

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