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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.86 million

Cost of Crime™ for Sparks Glencoe, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $631 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Sparks Glencoe ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Sparks Glencoe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sparks Glencoe is 18.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sparks Glencoe Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sparks Glencoe varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 52 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Sparks Glencoe, MD see the most incidents - about 61 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sparks Glencoe, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Sparks Glencoe for 2025 is $1,859,281. This translates to approximately $254 per resident and $631 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Sparks Glencoe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sparks Glencoe Compared to Other Cities?

Sparks Glencoe, MD:	$254
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sparks Glencoe is $254 per year, which is $211 less than the national average and $278 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sparks Glencoe:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $1,062 more than in Sparks Glencoe.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $70 less than in Sparks Glencoe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sparks Glencoe	Cost per Sparks Glencoe Resident
Murder	$302,964	$41
Rape/Sexual Assault	$286,004	$39
Robbery	$135,110	$18
Assault	$116,220	$16
Kidnapping	$9,978	$1
Vehicle Theft	$349,864	$48
Burglary	$39,465	$5
Theft	$249,567	$34
Arson	$9,590	$1
Vandalism	$114,092	$16
Animal Cruelty	$6,708	$1
Drug Crimes	$205,308	$28
Identity Theft	$34,410	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$1,859,281	$254

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sparks Glencoe, 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 Sparks Glencoe totals $3,489,432 ($476 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,348,714 ($730 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 Sparks Glencoe 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 southeast 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 Sparks Glencoe has 1, have the same problem. Of Sparks Glencoe’s 7,330 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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Sparks Glencoe 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 Sparks Glencoe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5521
Robbery	0.5860
Rape	0.6435
Murder	0.0220
Total Violent Crime	1.804 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.574
Vehicle Theft	3.082
Burglary	0.5936
Arson	0.0542
Total Property Crime	10.30 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0225
Drug Crimes	3.787
Vandalism	2.179
Identity Theft	0.6065
Animal Cruelty	0.1237
Total "Other" Rate	6.718 (B-)

Individual Sparks Glencoe Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cockeysville, MD	D-	C+	D-
Hereford, MD	B	B-	B-
Monkton, MD	B-	C+	B-
Phoenix, MD	B	B+	B-
Lutherville-Timonium, MD	C-	B	D+
Timonium, MD	D	C-	D
Mays Chapel, MD	C+	B	C+
Parkton, MD	B+	A-	A-
Lutherville, MD	F	C	F
Upperco, MD	B-	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sparks Glencoe 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
Cheverly, MD	D+	D+	D+
Clarinda, IA	D	C-	C-
Clare, MI	B	C-	C-
Clairton, PA	D+	D	D
Citra, FL	A+	B	B
Chocowinity, NC	C	C-	C-
China Spring, TX	A-	B	B
Chilton, WI	B+	A	A
Chilhowie, VA	C+	B	B
Childress, TX	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Sparks Glencoe 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 Sparks Glencoe, MD average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Sparks Glencoe schools on SchoolGrade

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