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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$297,746

Cost of Crime™ for Midlothian, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,205 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Midlothian ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Midlothian's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Midlothian is 36.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Midlothian Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Midlothian varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Midlothian, MD see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Midlothian, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Midlothian for 2025 is $297,746. This translates to approximately $584 per resident and $1,205 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Midlothian. 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): 32.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Midlothian Compared to Other Cities?

Midlothian, MD:	$584
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Midlothian is $584 per year, which is $120 more than the national average and $52 more than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Midlothian:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $731 more than in Midlothian.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $400 less than in Midlothian

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Midlothian	Cost per Midlothian Resident
Murder	$98,442	$193
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,292	$38
Robbery	$16,699	$33
Assault	$52,044	$102
Kidnapping	$1,759	$3
Vehicle Theft	$4,803	$9
Burglary	$14,272	$28
Theft	$28,277	$55
Arson	$1,529	$3
Vandalism	$35,716	$70
Animal Cruelty	$319	$1
Drug Crimes	$21,930	$43
Identity Theft	$2,662	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$297,746	$584

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian totals $766,509 ($1,503 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,064,254 ($2,087 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 Midlothian 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 city has few 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 Midlothian’s 510 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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Midlothian 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 Midlothian residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.553
Robbery	1.041
Rape	0.6239
Murder	0.1027
Total Violent Crime	5.321 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.71
Vehicle Theft	0.6082
Burglary	3.085
Arson	0.1241
Total Property Crime	14.52 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0569
Drug Crimes	5.813
Vandalism	9.803
Identity Theft	0.6744
Animal Cruelty	0.0847
Total "Other" Rate	16.43 (D-)

Individual Midlothian Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Frostburg, MD	D-	D-	D
Finzel, MD	D+	B+	C
Carlos, MD	C	B-	C+
Woodland, MD	C	B-	C+
Clarysville, MD	C-	C+	B-
Mount Savage, MD	D	D	D+
Pocahontas, PA	B+	A	B-
Midland, MD	C	C	B-
Lonaconing, MD	D-	D	D
Pleasant Union, PA	B+	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Midlothian 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
Hurley, SD	B-	C+	C+
Silver City, NC	D-	D-	D-
Sidney, KY	D	C-	C-
Shepherd, MS	A-	A+	A+
Kinard, FL	A-	C+	C+
Jennie, MN	B+	B+	B+
Jayton, TX	D-	C+	C+
Jamesburg, CA	D+	D	D
Ivy Ridge, NC	C+	C	C
Ivanhoe North, TX	D+	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Midlothian 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 Midlothian, MD average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Midlothian schools on SchoolGrade

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