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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.84 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hughesville, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,382 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Hughesville ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of cities but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Hughesville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hughesville is 24.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hughesville Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hughesville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Hughesville, MD see the most incidents - about 50 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hughesville, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Hughesville for 2025 is $2,837,356. This translates to approximately $474 per resident and $1,382 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Hughesville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Hughesville, MD:	$474
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hughesville is $474 per year, which is $10 more than the national average and $57 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hughesville:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $841 more than in Hughesville.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $290 less than in Hughesville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hughesville	Cost per Hughesville Resident
Murder	$1.25 million	$209
Rape/Sexual Assault	$183,477	$31
Robbery	$126,095	$21
Assault	$200,823	$34
Kidnapping	$10,522	$2
Vehicle Theft	$319,388	$53
Burglary	$40,888	$7
Theft	$141,878	$24
Arson	$12,273	$2
Vandalism	$336,856	$56
Animal Cruelty	$4,986	$1
Drug Crimes	$181,809	$30
Identity Theft	$30,156	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$2,837,356	$474

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hughesville, 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 Hughesville totals $9,254,482 ($1,547 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,091,839 ($2,021 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 Hughesville 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 southwest 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 have the same problem. Of Hughesville’s 5,982 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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Hughesville 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 Hughesville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.169
Robbery	0.6701
Rape	0.5059
Murder	0.1110
Total Violent Crime	2.456 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.580
Vehicle Theft	3.448
Burglary	0.7536
Arson	0.0850
Total Property Crime	8.866 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0290
Drug Crimes	4.109
Vandalism	7.882
Identity Theft	0.6513
Animal Cruelty	0.1127
Total "Other" Rate	12.78 (D)

Individual Hughesville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bryantown, MD	D	B-	C
Charlotte Hall, MD	C+	B-	C+
Benedict, MD	B+	B	A-
Ryceville, MD	C+	A-	B
Malcolm, MD	A-	A	A-
Eagle Harbor, MD	B	C-	B+
Aquasco, MD	C+	C-	B
Golden Beach, MD	B+	B+	B+
Mechanicsville, MD	B	B-	B
Newport, MD	A-	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hughesville 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
Fort Benning, GA	C+	A-	A-
Emmitsburg, MD	D	D+	D+
Estherville, IA	C-	D+	D+
Etowah, TN	D+	D	D
Eureka, IL	B	A-	A-
Evansdale, IA	D	D+	D+
Fairfield, IL	C	B	B
Faysville, TX	D	D-	D-
Folcroft, PA	C-	D+	D+
Elm Grove, WI	D+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Hughesville 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 Hughesville, MD average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Hughesville schools on SchoolGrade

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