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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$30,636

Cost of Crime™ for Principio Furnace, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,238 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Principio Furnace ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Principio Furnace's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Principio Furnace is 31.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Principio Furnace, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Principio Furnace for 2025 is $30,636. This translates to approximately $528 per resident and $1,238 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Principio Furnace. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Principio Furnace Compared to Other Cities?

Principio Furnace, MD:	$528
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Principio Furnace is $528 per year, which is $64 more than the national average and $3 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Principio Furnace:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $787 more than in Principio Furnace.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $344 less than in Principio Furnace

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Principio Furnace	Cost per Principio Furnace Resident
Murder	$7,566	$130
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,280	$39
Robbery	$2,026	$35
Assault	$8,071	$139
Kidnapping	$191	$3
Vehicle Theft	$1,687	$29
Burglary	$960	$17
Theft	$3,298	$57
Arson	$198	$3
Vandalism	$1,538	$27
Animal Cruelty	$56	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,412	$42
Identity Theft	$353	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$30,636	$528

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Principio Furnace, 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 Principio Furnace totals $64,245 ($1,108 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $94,880 ($1,636 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 Principio Furnace 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 Principio Furnace’s 58 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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Principio Furnace 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 Principio Furnace residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.846
Robbery	1.111
Rape	0.6483
Murder	0.0694
Total Violent Crime	6.674 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.98
Vehicle Theft	1.878
Burglary	1.826
Arson	0.1411
Total Property Crime	14.82 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0542
Drug Crimes	5.622
Vandalism	3.712
Identity Theft	0.7853
Animal Cruelty	0.1299
Total "Other" Rate	10.30 (C-)

Individual Principio Furnace Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Perryville, MD	D	D	C
Perry Point, MD	D+	D	C-
Frenchtown, MD	D+	C-	B+
Charlestown, MD	B-	B+	C
Theodore, MD	A-	B+	A-
Port Deposit, MD	B-	C	B-
North East, MD	C+	C	C+
Havre de Grace, MD	C-	C-	D+
Colora, MD	B	B	B-
Oakington, MD	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Principio Furnace 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
Euclid Heights, AR	F	F	F
Flanders, NY	A	B-	B-
Five Mile, OH	A-	A	A
Felsenthal, AR	F	F	F
Fellsburg, KS	D-	D	D
Federal Point, FL	A+	B	B
Fearisville, KY	D-	C-	C-
Fashing, TX	C	C+	C+
Farmers Retreat, IN	B	C+	C+
Fairport, NC	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Principio Furnace 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 Principio Furnace, MD average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Principio Furnace schools on SchoolGrade

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