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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$1.87 million

Cost of Crime™ for Locust Point, Baltimore, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $912 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Locust Point ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of neighborhoods but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Locust Point's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Locust Point is 35.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Locust Point Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Locust Point varies by area - ranging from 1 in 19 in the northeast areas to 1 in 36 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Locust Point, Baltimore, MD see the most incidents - about 38 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Locust Point, Baltimore, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Locust Point for 2025 is $1,866,451. This translates to approximately $466 per resident and $912 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Locust Point. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Locust Point Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Locust Point, Baltimore, MD:	$466
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD:	$1479
Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD:	$318
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Locust Point is $466 per year, which is $2 more than the national average and $65 less than Baltimore's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Locust Point:

In West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $1,479 per person, which is $1,013 more than in Locust Point.
In Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $318 per person, which is $149 less than in Locust Point

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Locust Point	Cost per Locust Point Resident
Murder	$166,866	$42
Rape/Sexual Assault	$155,894	$39
Robbery	$232,788	$58
Assault	$264,052	$66
Kidnapping	$11,200	$3
Vehicle Theft	$421,195	$105
Burglary	$58,877	$15
Theft	$250,467	$63
Arson	$7,147	$2
Vandalism	$138,261	$35
Animal Cruelty	$3,278	$1
Drug Crimes	$138,028	$34
Identity Theft	$18,398	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$1,866,451	$466

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Locust Point, 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 Locust Point totals $2,064,448 ($516 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,930,899 ($982 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 Locust Point 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 north 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 have the same problem. Of Locust Point’s 4,004 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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Locust Point 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 Locust Point residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.296
Robbery	1.848
Rape	0.6421
Murder	0.0222
Total Violent Crime	4.809 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.08
Vehicle Theft	6.793
Burglary	1.621
Arson	0.0739
Total Property Crime	20.57 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0461
Drug Crimes	4.660
Vandalism	4.834
Identity Theft	0.5937
Animal Cruelty	0.1107
Total "Other" Rate	10.24 (C)

Individual Locust Point Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Riverside, Baltimore, MD	B-	C-	B+
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	D+	F	C+
Federal Hill-Montgomery, Baltimore, MD	D+	D-	C-
Jonestown, Baltimore, MD	D-	F	D+
Canton, Baltimore, MD	C-	D	C
Hopkins-Middle East, Baltimore, MD	D-	F	D+
Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD	D	F	C-
Downtown, Baltimore, MD	F	F	D-
Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD	D	F	D+
Oldtown, Baltimore, MD	D	F	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Locust Point is lower 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
Urbanizacion El Cortijo, Bayamon, PR	C	C-	C-
Kenny, Minneapolis, MN	B	A	A
Sugar Pond Manor of Wellington, Wellington, FL	A+	A+	A+
Sunset, Pueblo, CO	C-	C-	C-
Lakewide, Oakland, CA	D	D-	D-
Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, MI	D	C-	C-
Downtown Elyria, Elyria, OH	D+	D+	D+
Dineen Park, Milwaukee, WI	D+	D-	D-
Stevens Triangle, Richland, WA	B	B+	B+
Victory Hills, Albuquerque, NM	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Locust Point 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 Locust Point, Baltimore, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Locust Point schools on SchoolGrade

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