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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$6.76 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lakeland, Baltimore, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $2,941 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Lakeland ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of neighborhoods but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Lakeland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Lakeland is 52.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lakeland Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lakeland varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the east areas to 1 in 29 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Lakeland, Baltimore, MD see the most incidents - about 107 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lakeland, Baltimore, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Lakeland for 2025 is $6,760,531. This translates to approximately $854 per resident and $2,941 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.3% of the median household income in Lakeland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Lakeland, Baltimore, MD:	$854
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD:	$1479
Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD:	$318
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lakeland is $854 per year, which is $389 more than the national average and $322 more than Baltimore's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Lakeland:

In West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $1,479 per person, which is $625 more than in Lakeland.
In Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $318 per person, which is $536 less than in Lakeland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lakeland	Cost per Lakeland Resident
Murder	$1.22 million	$154
Rape/Sexual Assault	$320,606	$40
Robbery	$878,753	$111
Assault	$1.66 million	$210
Kidnapping	$26,571	$3
Vehicle Theft	$889,446	$112
Burglary	$261,873	$33
Theft	$528,754	$67
Arson	$17,235	$2
Vandalism	$535,029	$68
Animal Cruelty	$10,253	$1
Drug Crimes	$376,552	$48
Identity Theft	$33,875	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$6,760,531	$854

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lakeland, 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 Lakeland totals $10,573,931 ($1,335 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,334,462 ($2,189 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 Lakeland 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 south 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 Lakeland has 1, have the same problem. Of Lakeland’s 7,920 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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Lakeland 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 Lakeland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.304
Robbery	3.527
Rape	0.6676
Murder	0.0820
Total Violent Crime	11.58 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.89
Vehicle Theft	7.252
Burglary	3.646
Arson	0.0901
Total Property Crime	23.88 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0553
Drug Crimes	6.428
Vandalism	9.456
Identity Theft	0.5526
Animal Cruelty	0.1750
Total "Other" Rate	16.67 (D)

Individual Lakeland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Morrell Park, Baltimore, MD	F	F	D-
Cherry Hill, Brooklyn, MD	D-	F	D
Washington Village, Baltimore, MD	F	F	D-
Riverside, Baltimore, MD	B-	C-	B+
Federal Hill-Montgomery, Baltimore, MD	D+	D-	C-
Greater Rosemont, Baltimore, MD	D-	F	C-
Hillcrest, Brooklyn Park, MD	D+	D+	D+
Beechfielf-Irvington Area, Baltimore, MD	D	F	C-
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD	D-	F	D+
Downtown, Baltimore, MD	F	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Lakeland 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
University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC	B-	B	B
Comstock, Spokane, WA	C+	A-	A-
Crocker, Daly City, CA	A	B	B
Crystal Springs, Jacksonville, FL	A+	A+	A+
Delta, Everett, WA	D-	C+	C+
Downtown Durham, Durham, NC	D-	D-	D-
Wellswood, Tampa, FL	B+	C+	C+
Uptown, Racine, WI	D+	D	D
East Lake, Chula Vista, CA	A	B-	B-
University Park, Portland, OR	C	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Lakeland 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 Lakeland, Baltimore, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 9% actual proficiency versus 14% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lakeland schools on SchoolGrade

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