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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$112,618

Cost of Crime™ for Thompsontown, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $762 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Thompsontown ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Thompsontown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Thompsontown is 23.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Thompsontown Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Thompsontown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Thompsontown, MD see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Thompsontown, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Thompsontown for 2025 is $112,618. This translates to approximately $338 per resident and $762 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Thompsontown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Thompsontown, MD:	$338
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Thompsontown is $338 per year, which is $126 less than the national average and $193 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Thompsontown:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $977 more than in Thompsontown.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $154 less than in Thompsontown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Thompsontown	Cost per Thompsontown Resident
Murder	$26,695	$80
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,658	$38
Robbery	$6,560	$20
Assault	$13,224	$40
Kidnapping	$2,415	$7
Vehicle Theft	$5,958	$18
Burglary	$6,198	$19
Theft	$9,094	$27
Arson	$1,221	$4
Vandalism	$10,731	$32
Animal Cruelty	$228	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,833	$27
Identity Theft	$8,802	$26
Total Cost of Crime	$112,618	$338

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Thompsontown, 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 Thompsontown totals $244,595 ($735 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $357,213 ($1,073 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 Thompsontown 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 Thompsontown’s 333 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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Thompsontown 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 Thompsontown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.383
Robbery	0.6263
Rape	0.6269
Murder	0.0427
Total Violent Crime	2.679 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.273
Vehicle Theft	1.155
Burglary	2.052
Arson	0.1518
Total Property Crime	8.633 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1196
Drug Crimes	3.586
Vandalism	4.511
Identity Theft	3.415
Animal Cruelty	0.0925
Total "Other" Rate	11.72 (D+)

Individual Thompsontown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Petersburg, MD	C+	C	B-
Secretary, MD	C+	C	B-
East New Market, MD	B-	C	B
Reids Grove, MD	B-	C	C+
Linkwood, MD	C	C-	C+
Hurlock, MD	C+	C-	B-
Gluckheim, MD	B	B-	B
Salem, MD	C-	C-	C
Vienna, MD	C	C-	C
Williamsburg, MD	C-	D	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Thompsontown 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
Whitcomb, IN	A-	B+	B+
Deep Valley, WV	B-	D	D
Delano, PA	A	B	B
DeLay, MS	A+	A+	A+
Winterset, OH	C	D-	D-
Denniston, KY	C	F	F
Dever, OR	A-	C+	C+
Dewey Beach, DE	F	F	F
Windemere, ME	A-	A+	A+
Wimbledon, ND	D	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Thompsontown 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 Thompsontown, MD average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Thompsontown schools on SchoolGrade

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