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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$4.76 million

Cost of Crime™ for Indian Head, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,709 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Indian Head 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 Indian Head's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Indian Head is 34.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Indian Head Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Indian Head varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Indian Head, MD see the most incidents - about 76 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Indian Head, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Indian Head for 2025 is $4,759,691. This translates to approximately $667 per resident and $1,709 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Indian Head. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Indian Head Compared to Other Cities?

Indian Head, MD:	$667
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Indian Head is $667 per year, which is $203 more than the national average and $135 more than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Indian Head:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $649 more than in Indian Head.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $483 less than in Indian Head

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Indian Head	Cost per Indian Head Resident
Murder	$2.06 million	$288
Rape/Sexual Assault	$244,924	$34
Robbery	$278,112	$39
Assault	$521,858	$73
Kidnapping	$11,589	$2
Vehicle Theft	$474,022	$66
Burglary	$73,888	$10
Theft	$477,234	$67
Arson	$12,498	$2
Vandalism	$260,600	$37
Animal Cruelty	$5,943	$1
Drug Crimes	$267,424	$37
Identity Theft	$74,967	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$4,759,691	$667

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Indian Head, 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 Indian Head totals $15,065,375 ($2,111 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,825,066 ($2,777 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 Indian Head 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 have the same problem. Of Indian Head’s 7,138 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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Indian Head 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 Indian Head residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.546
Robbery	1.239
Rape	0.5659
Murder	0.1533
Total Violent Crime	4.504 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.91
Vehicle Theft	4.289
Burglary	1.141
Arson	0.0725
Total Property Crime	18.41 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0268
Drug Crimes	5.065
Vandalism	5.110
Identity Theft	1.357
Animal Cruelty	0.1126
Total "Other" Rate	11.67 (D+)

Individual Indian Head Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Marbury, MD	C	C	C+
Warington Hills, MD	C-	C-	C
Ripley, MD	C	C-	B
Bryans Road, MD	B	C	B+
Doncaster, MD	C+	C-	B-
Mason Neck, VA	C-	C-	C-
Marumsco, VA	C+	B	C+
Pomfret, MD	A-	B	A-
Marshalls Corner, MD	B	B	B-
Neabsco, VA	B	B-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Indian Head 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
Folsom, PA	B-	B	B
White, GA	A	A-	A-
Ferris, TX	D	D	D
Fircrest, WA	D-	D+	D+
Fishersville, VA	B	A-	A-
Fisherville, KY	A-	A+	A+
Floral City, FL	A+	C	C
Florence, CO	F	D-	D-
Folsom, LA	A-	B+	B+
White Oak, TX	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Indian Head 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 Indian Head, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Indian Head schools on SchoolGrade

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