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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$53,031

Cost of Crime™ for Hobbs, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $961 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Hobbs ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Hobbs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hobbs is 21.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hobbs, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Hobbs for 2025 is $53,031. This translates to approximately $329 per resident and $961 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Hobbs. 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): 29.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Hobbs, MD:	$329
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hobbs is $329 per year, which is $135 less than the national average and $202 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hobbs:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $986 more than in Hobbs.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $145 less than in Hobbs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hobbs	Cost per Hobbs Resident
Murder	$16,276	$101
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,391	$33
Robbery	$2,278	$14
Assault	$7,894	$49
Kidnapping	$682	$4
Vehicle Theft	$180	$1
Burglary	$2,632	$16
Theft	$5,259	$33
Arson	$428	$3
Vandalism	$6,137	$38
Animal Cruelty	$124	$1
Drug Crimes	$5,200	$32
Identity Theft	$550	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$53,031	$329

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hobbs, 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 Hobbs totals $136,826 ($850 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $189,857 ($1,179 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 Hobbs 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 Hobbs’s 161 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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Hobbs 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 Hobbs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.707
Robbery	0.4498
Rape	0.5522
Murder	0.0538
Total Violent Crime	2.763 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.307
Vehicle Theft	0.0722
Burglary	1.802
Arson	0.1101
Total Property Crime	8.291 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0699
Drug Crimes	4.367
Vandalism	5.336
Identity Theft	0.4415
Animal Cruelty	0.1039
Total "Other" Rate	10.32 (C-)

Individual Hobbs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Denton, MD	D+	D+	C
Burrsville, MD	B+	B-	A+
Williston, MD	B-	C-	B+
Smithville, MD	D+	C-	D+
Greensboro, MD	C+	B-	C
Vernon, DE	B	C	A-
Templeville, MD	B	B-	B
Ridgely, MD	C-	B-	D+
Harmony, MD	C-	C-	C+
Lewistown, MD	B	C-	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hobbs 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
Rosette, UT	F	D	D
Lentner, MO	D-	D-	D-
Leon, OK	B+	B-	B-
Leota, MO	C	C	C
LeRoy, WI	A	A	A
Libertytown, MD	C	C-	C-
Lickingville, PA	A	C+	C+
Literberry, IL	A-	A-	A-
Little Valley, CA	D-	D	D
Lively Grove, IL	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Hobbs 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 Hobbs, MD average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Hobbs schools on SchoolGrade

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