The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rodgers Forge, Towson, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Rodgers Forge

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rodgers Forge.

 

Rodgers Forge, Towson, MD Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

A
B+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$2.67 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rodgers Forge, Towson, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,128 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rodgers Forge 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 Rodgers Forge, Towson, MD Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Rodgers Forge ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of neighborhoods but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Rodgers Forge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Rodgers Forge is 26.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rodgers Forge Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rodgers Forge varies by area - ranging from 1 in 29 in the northeast areas to 1 in 44 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Rodgers Forge, Towson, MD see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rodgers Forge, Towson, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Rodgers Forge for 2025 is $2,672,601. This translates to approximately $459 per resident and $1,128 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Rodgers Forge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rodgers Forge Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Rodgers Forge, Towson, MD: $459
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD: $1479
Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD: $318
Maryland: $531
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rodgers Forge is $459 per year, which is $5 less than the national average and $72 less than Towson's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Rodgers Forge:
  • In West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $1,479 per person, which is $1,019 more than in Rodgers Forge.
  • In Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $318 per person, which is $142 less than in Rodgers Forge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rodgers Forge for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Rodgers Forge
Cost per Rodgers Forge Resident
Murder
$1.04 million
$179
Rape/Sexual Assault
$211,764
$36
Robbery
$130,323
$22
Assault
$123,933
$21
Kidnapping
$7,100
$1
Vehicle Theft
$448,690
$77
Burglary
$36,465
$6
Theft
$297,702
$51
Arson
$6,482
$1
Vandalism
$200,911
$35
Animal Cruelty
$4,855
$1
Drug Crimes
$129,219
$22
Identity Theft
$31,220
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$2,672,601
$459

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rodgers Forge, Towson, 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 Rodgers Forge totals $8,024,601 ($1,379 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,697,202 ($1,839 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 Rodgers Forge 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 south part of the neighborhood 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 Rodgers Forge has 1, have the same problem. Of Rodgers Forge’s 5,818 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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Rodgers Forge 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 Rodgers Forge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7417
Robbery
0.7121
Rape
0.6003
Murder
0.0955
Total Violent Crime
2.150 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.880
Vehicle Theft
4.980
Burglary
0.6910
Arson
0.0461
Total Property Crime
15.60 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0201
Drug Crimes
3.003
Vandalism
4.834
Identity Theft
0.6933
Animal Cruelty
0.1128
Total "Other" Rate
8.663 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
B-
A-
C
C
C
B-
D+
B+
F
B-
F
F
C
F
C
C
B-
C-
C+
C
C
D-
B
B
C
B+
C
D
B

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Rodgers Forge is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
D+
D+
C
C
C
D
C+
C+
B-
A+
A+
C
C+
C+
F
F
F
A
B+
B+
C-
A
A
A+
A+
A+
A-
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Rodgers Forge 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 Rodgers Forge, Towson, MD average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rodgers Forge schools on SchoolGrade

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