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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$4.10 million

Cost of Crime™ for Jonestown, Baltimore, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,927 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Jonestown ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of neighborhoods but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Jonestown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Jonestown is 64.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Jonestown Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Jonestown varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the west areas to 1 in 18 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Jonestown, Baltimore, MD see the most incidents - about 52 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Jonestown, Baltimore, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Jonestown for 2025 is $4,104,481. This translates to approximately $1,022 per resident and $1,927 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Jonestown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Jonestown Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Jonestown, Baltimore, MD:	$1022
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD:	$1479
Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD:	$318
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Jonestown is $1,022 per year, which is $558 more than the national average and $490 more than Baltimore's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Jonestown:

In West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $1,479 per person, which is $457 more than in Jonestown.
In Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $318 per person, which is $704 less than in Jonestown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Jonestown	Cost per Jonestown Resident
Murder	$626,856	$156
Rape/Sexual Assault	$148,734	$37
Robbery	$649,205	$162
Assault	$1.08 million	$269
Kidnapping	$12,481	$3
Vehicle Theft	$506,471	$126
Burglary	$104,824	$26
Theft	$372,695	$93
Arson	$7,739	$2
Vandalism	$342,690	$85
Animal Cruelty	$5,135	$1
Drug Crimes	$216,751	$54
Identity Theft	$30,572	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$4,104,481	$1,022

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Jonestown, 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 Jonestown totals $5,536,922 ($1,378 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,641,402 ($2,400 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 Jonestown 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 southeast 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 Jonestown has 10, have the same problem. Of Jonestown’s 4,017 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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Jonestown 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 Jonestown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	9.364
Robbery	5.138
Rape	0.6107
Murder	0.0830
Total Violent Crime	15.20 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.91
Vehicle Theft	8.142
Burglary	2.877
Arson	0.0798
Total Property Crime	29.01 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0512
Drug Crimes	7.295
Vandalism	11.94
Identity Theft	0.9833
Animal Cruelty	0.1728
Total "Other" Rate	20.44 (D-)

Individual Jonestown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	D+	F	C+
Hopkins-Middle East, Baltimore, MD	D-	F	D+
Oldtown, Baltimore, MD	D	F	C
Federal Hill-Montgomery, Baltimore, MD	D+	D-	C-
Downtown, Baltimore, MD	F	F	D-
Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD	D	F	D+
Riverside, Baltimore, MD	B-	C-	B+
Locust Point, Baltimore, MD	C+	C	B-
Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD	D	F	C-
Mid-Town Belvedere, Baltimore, MD	D+	F	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Jonestown is higher 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
Perimeter Center, Sandy Springs, GA	A-	C+	C+
Northwest Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ	A+	A+	A+
North Central, Wichita, KS	F	F	F
Central State, Schenectady, NY	B+	C+	C+
McLoughlin, Oregon City, OR	D	C+	C+
Washington Square, Santa Ana, CA	A	B+	B+
West Gate, Austin, TX	C-	C-	C-
Broadmoor, Daly City, CA	B+	B-	B-
Bridgeton, Portland, OR	F	D-	D-
Brady Gardens, San Antonio, TX	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Jonestown 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 Jonestown, Baltimore, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 7% actual proficiency versus 12% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Jonestown schools on SchoolGrade

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