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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$10.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Olney, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,115 per household.

More cost data

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Olney ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Olney's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Olney is 16.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Olney Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Olney varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 99 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Olney, MD see the most incidents - about 123 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 31 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Olney, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Olney for 2025 is $10,410,435. This translates to approximately $369 per resident and $1,115 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Olney. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Olney, MD:	$369
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Olney is $369 per year, which is $95 less than the national average and $162 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Olney:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $946 more than in Olney.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $185 less than in Olney

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Olney	Cost per Olney Resident
Murder	$5.77 million	$205
Rape/Sexual Assault	$473,753	$17
Robbery	$592,729	$21
Assault	$641,059	$23
Kidnapping	$38,893	$1
Vehicle Theft	$511,028	$18
Burglary	$312,530	$11
Theft	$1.13 million	$40
Arson	$55,249	$2
Vandalism	$429,512	$15
Animal Cruelty	$5,881	$0
Drug Crimes	$247,670	$9
Identity Theft	$198,501	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$10,410,435	$369

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Olney, 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 Olney totals $40,937,107 ($1,452 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $51,347,542 ($1,821 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 Olney 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 east 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, of which Olney has 3, have the same problem. Of Olney’s 28,201 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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Olney 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 Olney residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7915
Robbery	0.6682
Rape	0.2771
Murder	0.1089
Total Violent Crime	1.846 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.738
Vehicle Theft	1.170
Burglary	1.222
Arson	0.0811
Total Property Crime	10.21 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0227
Drug Crimes	1.187
Vandalism	2.132
Identity Theft	0.9094
Animal Cruelty	0.0282
Total "Other" Rate	4.280 (A-)

Individual Olney Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brookeville, MD	A	A-	A-
Sandy Spring, MD	B-	C	C
Derwood, MD	B-	B	B-
Brinklow, MD	A+	A+	A+
Ashton, MD	C+	C-	C
Aspen Hill, MD	B+	B-	B-
Redland, MD	B+	B	B+
Cloverly, MD	A-	B-	B
Spencerville, MD	D+	C-	D
Washington Grove, MD	C+	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Olney is lower 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
Colleyville, TX	C-	B-	B-
Bergenfield, NJ	B+	B+	B+
Bloomsburg, PA	B	A-	A-
Blythewood, SC	D+	B	B
Brawley, CA	D+	D-	D-
Brenham, TX	D+	D+	D+
Burlington, IA	D	D+	D+
Chapin, SC	B-	B+	B+
Chevy Chase, MD	C	B-	B-
Allendale, MI	A+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Olney is safer than the Maryland state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Olney, MD average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Olney schools on SchoolGrade

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