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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$228,221

Cost of Crime™ for Oliver Beach, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,428 per household.

More cost data

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Oliver Beach ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Oliver Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oliver Beach is 33.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oliver Beach, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Oliver Beach for 2025 is $228,221. This translates to approximately $547 per resident and $1,428 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Oliver Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Oliver Beach Compared to Other Cities?

Oliver Beach, MD:	$547
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oliver Beach is $547 per year, which is $83 more than the national average and $16 more than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oliver Beach:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $768 more than in Oliver Beach.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $363 less than in Oliver Beach

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Oliver Beach	Cost per Oliver Beach Resident
Murder	$70,543	$169
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,552	$35
Robbery	$13,902	$33
Assault	$35,305	$85
Kidnapping	$1,043	$3
Vehicle Theft	$25,135	$60
Burglary	$6,690	$16
Theft	$22,759	$55
Arson	$1,291	$3
Vandalism	$19,382	$46
Animal Cruelty	$490	$1
Drug Crimes	$13,955	$33
Identity Theft	$3,175	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$228,221	$547

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oliver Beach, 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 Oliver Beach totals $553,482 ($1,327 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $781,703 ($1,875 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 Oliver Beach 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 Oliver Beach’s 417 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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Oliver Beach 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 Oliver Beach residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.948
Robbery	1.060
Rape	0.5756
Murder	0.0900
Total Violent Crime	4.673 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.54
Vehicle Theft	3.892
Burglary	1.769
Arson	0.1282
Total Property Crime	16.33 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0413
Drug Crimes	4.524
Vandalism	6.506
Identity Theft	0.9836
Animal Cruelty	0.1588
Total "Other" Rate	12.21 (D)

Individual Oliver Beach Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dundee Village, MD	C-	C	C-
Harewood Park, MD	F	D	F
Bowleys Quarters, MD	D	D+	D-
Joppatowne, MD	C	D+	C
Gunpowder, MD	F	F	D-
Middle River, MD	D-	D	D-
Edgewood, MD	D	F	C-
White Marsh, MD	F	C+	F
Upper Falls, MD	D+	C+	C-
Joppa, MD	D+	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oliver Beach 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
Metz, WV	B-	D-	D-
Parkersburg, NC	D	F	F
Ormas, IN	A	A-	A-
Onyx, CA	D-	F	F
Oak Vale, MS	B	A	A
North Chevy Chase, MD	B	A-	A-
Mora, GA	B-	C	C
Moffitt, TX	D	D+	D+
Mission Hill, SD	C	B-	B-
Mill Creek, NC	C	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Oliver Beach 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 Oliver Beach, MD average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Oliver Beach schools on SchoolGrade

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