The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Suitland-Silver Hill, Suitland, MD: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$31.9 million

Cost of Crime™ for Suitland-Silver Hill, Suitland, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $2,155 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Suitland-Silver Hill 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 Suitland-Silver Hill, Suitland, MD Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Suitland-Silver Hill ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of neighborhoods but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Suitland-Silver Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Suitland-Silver Hill is 50.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Suitland-Silver Hill Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Suitland-Silver Hill varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the northeast areas to 1 in 29 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Suitland-Silver Hill, Suitland, MD see the most incidents - about 251 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 71 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Suitland-Silver Hill, Suitland, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Suitland-Silver Hill for 2025 is $31,870,814. This translates to approximately $1,023 per resident and $2,155 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Suitland-Silver Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Suitland-Silver Hill Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Suitland-Silver Hill, Suitland, MD:	$1023
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD:	$1479
Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD:	$318
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Suitland-Silver Hill is $1,023 per year, which is $559 more than the national average and $491 more than Suitland's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Suitland-Silver Hill:

In West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $1,479 per person, which is $456 more than in Suitland-Silver Hill.
In Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $318 per person, which is $705 less than in Suitland-Silver Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Suitland-Silver Hill	Cost per Suitland-Silver Hill Resident
Murder	$13.9 million	$445
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.35 million	$43
Robbery	$3.15 million	$101
Assault	$3.24 million	$104
Kidnapping	$40,243	$1
Vehicle Theft	$2.87 million	$92
Burglary	$639,026	$21
Theft	$2.53 million	$81
Arson	$62,960	$2
Vandalism	$3.38 million	$108
Animal Cruelty	$5,452	$0
Drug Crimes	$346,667	$11
Identity Theft	$380,629	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$31,870,814	$1,023

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Suitland-Silver Hill, Suitland, 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 Suitland-Silver Hill totals $100,832,697 ($3,236 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $132,703,511 ($4,259 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 Suitland-Silver Hill 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 northeast 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 Suitland-Silver Hill has 2, have the same problem. Of Suitland-Silver Hill’s 31,161 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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Suitland-Silver Hill 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 Suitland-Silver Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.625
Robbery	3.218
Rape	0.7159
Murder	0.2367
Total Violent Crime	7.796 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.70
Vehicle Theft	5.952
Burglary	2.261
Arson	0.0837
Total Property Crime	24.00 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0213
Drug Crimes	1.504
Vandalism	15.17
Identity Theft	1.578
Animal Cruelty	0.0237
Total "Other" Rate	18.30 (D-)

Individual Suitland-Silver Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Suitland-Silver Hill is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Suitland-Silver Hill.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hillside, Coral Hills, MD	F	F	D-
Walker Mill, District Heights, MD	C-	D+	B-
Anacostia, Washington, DC	D-	F	D+
Fairlawn, Washington, DC	F	F	D
Deanwood, Washington, DC	D-	F	D
Hill East, Washington, DC	D-	D-	D+
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	D-	F	D
Oxon Hill-Glassmanor, Oxon Hill, MD	C-	D+	C
Stadium-Armory, Washington, DC	D-	F	C-
Lincoln Park, Washington, DC	D	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Suitland-Silver Hill is higher 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
Brentwood, Washington, DC	D-	D-	D-
Brice-Tussing, Columbus, OH	B	A	A
Broadmoor-Sherwood, Baton Rouge, LA	C+	C	C
Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA	B-	C-	C-
Anthem, Henderson, NV	A	B+	B+
West Farms, Bronx, NY	B+	C	C
Poly High District, Long Beach, CA	C+	D-	D-
Oakwood, Staten Island, NY	A	B+	B+
North Linden, Columbus, OH	D	C+	C+
North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Suitland-Silver Hill is less safe than the Maryland state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Suitland-Silver Hill, Suitland, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 11% actual proficiency versus 14% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Suitland-Silver Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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