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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$8.44 million

Cost of Crime™ for La Plata, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,310 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. La Plata ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to La Plata's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in La Plata is 31.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. La Plata Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in La Plata varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of La Plata, MD see the most incidents - about 127 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 20 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in La Plata, MD

The total projected cost of crime in La Plata for 2025 is $8,443,183. This translates to approximately $481 per resident and $1,310 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in La Plata. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in La Plata Compared to Other Cities?

La Plata, MD:	$481
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in La Plata is $481 per year, which is $17 more than the national average and $50 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to La Plata:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $834 more than in La Plata.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $297 less than in La Plata

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to La Plata	Cost per La Plata Resident
Murder	$2.73 million	$156
Rape/Sexual Assault	$535,857	$31
Robbery	$503,640	$29
Assault	$1.03 million	$59
Kidnapping	$21,258	$1
Vehicle Theft	$933,788	$53
Burglary	$124,126	$7
Theft	$1.18 million	$67
Arson	$21,739	$1
Vandalism	$471,261	$27
Animal Cruelty	$18,638	$1
Drug Crimes	$735,805	$42
Identity Theft	$137,019	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$8,443,183	$481

The Intangible Cost of Crime in La Plata, 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 La Plata totals $21,198,373 ($1,207 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $29,641,556 ($1,688 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 La Plata 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 La Plata has 4, have the same problem. Of La Plata’s 17,558 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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La Plata 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 La Plata residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.045
Robbery	0.9119
Rape	0.5033
Murder	0.0828
Total Violent Crime	3.543 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.94
Vehicle Theft	3.434
Burglary	0.7794
Arson	0.0513
Total Property Crime	17.20 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0200
Drug Crimes	5.665
Vandalism	3.757
Identity Theft	1.008
Animal Cruelty	0.1435
Total "Other" Rate	10.59 (C-)

Individual La Plata Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Port Tobacco Village, MD	C+	B	C+
Marshalls Corner, MD	B	B	B-
Port Tobacco Riviera, MD	B+	B	B
Port Tobacco, MD	B	C+	B
Bel Alton, MD	C+	B-	C+
Pomfret, MD	A-	B	A-
White Plains, MD	B-	B-	C+
Faulkner, MD	B	B	B
Bryantown, MD	D	B-	C
Ripley, MD	C	C-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

La Plata 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
South Houston, TX	D-	D-	D-
Stallings, NC	C	B	B
Aguas Buenas, PR	D-	D-	D-
Ballston Lake, NY	A+	A+	A+
Alamo, CA	C+	B-	B-
Beachwood, OH	D	B-	B-
Bay Village, OH	B-	A-	A-
Baraboo, WI	B-	B	B
Camby, IN	A	A-	A-
Barre, VT	C	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, La Plata is as safe as the Maryland state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in La Plata, MD average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See La Plata schools on SchoolGrade

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