The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Maryland City, 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?

$9.13 million

Cost of Crime™ for Maryland City, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,098 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Maryland City 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 Maryland City, MD Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Maryland City ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Maryland City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Maryland City is 29.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Maryland City Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Maryland City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Maryland City, MD see the most incidents - about 135 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Maryland City, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Maryland City for 2025 is $9,134,096. This translates to approximately $432 per resident and $1,098 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Maryland City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Maryland City Compared to Other Cities?

Maryland City, MD:	$432
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Maryland City is $432 per year, which is $33 less than the national average and $100 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Maryland City:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $884 more than in Maryland City.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $248 less than in Maryland City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Maryland City	Cost per Maryland City Resident
Murder	$2.65 million	$125
Rape/Sexual Assault	$572,647	$27
Robbery	$505,231	$24
Assault	$1.15 million	$55
Kidnapping	$21,037	$1
Vehicle Theft	$1.19 million	$56
Burglary	$268,635	$13
Theft	$1.42 million	$67
Arson	$34,395	$2
Vandalism	$518,046	$24
Animal Cruelty	$13,157	$1
Drug Crimes	$570,405	$27
Identity Theft	$212,156	$10
Total Cost of Crime	$9,134,096	$432

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Maryland City, 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 Maryland City totals $20,872,736 ($986 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $30,006,831 ($1,418 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 Maryland City 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 Maryland City’s 21,166 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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Maryland City 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 Maryland City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.900
Robbery	0.7589
Rape	0.4462
Murder	0.0667
Total Violent Crime	3.171 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.97
Vehicle Theft	3.631
Burglary	1.399
Arson	0.0673
Total Property Crime	18.07 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0164
Drug Crimes	3.643
Vandalism	3.426
Identity Theft	1.295
Animal Cruelty	0.0840
Total "Other" Rate	8.465 (C)

Individual Maryland City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Maryland City is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Maryland City.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Annapolis Junction, MD	D+	C	D
Savage, MD	C-	C	C-
Laurel, MD	C	C	C-
South Laurel, MD	B-	C+	C+
Scaggsville, MD	C	B	C-
Fort Meade, MD	C+	C-	B
Jessup, MD	D-	D-	D-
Patuxent, MD	A	A-	A-
Odenton, MD	B	A-	B
Hanover, MD	D+	C+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Maryland City 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
Clarksville, IN	D+	C-	C-
Sonora, CA	D+	F	F
Shorewood, IL	A-	A-	A-
Seabrook, MD	C	C	C
Deridder, LA	B-	C-	C-
Copiague, NY	B-	C-	C-
Connersville, IN	B	B	B
Columbia City, IN	B	B+	B+
Coldwater, MI	B	C-	C-
Clive, IA	C+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Maryland City 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 Maryland City, MD average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Maryland City schools on SchoolGrade

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