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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$2.45 million

Cost of Crime™ for Union Bridge, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,136 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Union Bridge ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Union Bridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Union Bridge is 30.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Union Bridge Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Union Bridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Union Bridge, MD see the most incidents - about 73 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Union Bridge, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Union Bridge for 2025 is $2,450,722. This translates to approximately $446 per resident and $1,136 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Union Bridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Union Bridge Compared to Other Cities?

Union Bridge, MD:	$446
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Union Bridge is $446 per year, which is $18 less than the national average and $85 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Union Bridge:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $869 more than in Union Bridge.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $262 less than in Union Bridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Union Bridge	Cost per Union Bridge Resident
Murder	$814,416	$148
Rape/Sexual Assault	$184,100	$34
Robbery	$198,235	$36
Assault	$257,449	$47
Kidnapping	$15,618	$3
Vehicle Theft	$55,650	$10
Burglary	$113,986	$21
Theft	$445,091	$81
Arson	$14,172	$3
Vandalism	$156,799	$29
Animal Cruelty	$2,994	$1
Drug Crimes	$167,160	$30
Identity Theft	$25,051	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$2,450,722	$446

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Union Bridge, 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 Union Bridge totals $6,452,684 ($1,175 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,903,406 ($1,622 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 Union Bridge 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 southwest 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 Union Bridge has 1, have the same problem. Of Union Bridge’s 5,490 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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Union Bridge 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 Union Bridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.633
Robbery	1.148
Rape	0.5531
Murder	0.0789
Total Violent Crime	3.413 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.65
Vehicle Theft	0.6546
Burglary	2.289
Arson	0.1069
Total Property Crime	18.70 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0469
Drug Crimes	4.116
Vandalism	3.998
Identity Theft	0.5895
Animal Cruelty	0.0737
Total "Other" Rate	8.824 (C)

Individual Union Bridge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Johnsville, MD	D+	C	D
Oldfield, MD	B-	B-	B-
New Windsor, MD	B-	C	C+
Keymar, MD	C	C	C-
Uniontown, MD	B-	A-	C
Woodsboro, MD	C+	B-	C+
Taneytown, MD	C-	B	D+
Rocky Ridge, MD	C-	C	D+
Walkersville, MD	C	B-	C
Westminster, MD	C	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Union Bridge is similar 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
Lenox, MA	C+	D	D
Loudon, NH	A-	A	A
Lookout Mountain, GA	A	B-	B-
Long Pond, PA	B	C-	C-
Lone Jack, MO	C	D-	D-
Locust Grove, OK	D-	D-	D-
Livingston, AL	F	F	F
Linwood, MI	B	B-	B-
Lexington, TX	D	B-	B-
Lewisburg, OH	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Union Bridge 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 Union Bridge, MD average SchoolGrade of B-, with 40% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Union Bridge schools on SchoolGrade

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