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

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Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.03 million

Cost of Crime™ for West Laurel, Laurel, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,637 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. West Laurel ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of neighborhoods but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to West Laurel's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in West Laurel is 21.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Laurel Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Laurel varies by area - ranging from 1 in 43 in the east areas to 1 in 80 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of West Laurel, Laurel, MD see the most incidents - about 32 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Laurel, Laurel, MD

The total projected cost of crime in West Laurel for 2025 is $2,032,888. This translates to approximately $532 per resident and $1,637 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in West Laurel. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Laurel Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

West Laurel, Laurel, MD:	$532
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD:	$1479
Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD:	$318
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Laurel is $532 per year, which is $68 more than the national average and $1 more than Laurel's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West Laurel:

In West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $1,479 per person, which is $946 more than in West Laurel.
In Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $318 per person, which is $215 less than in West Laurel

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Laurel	Cost per West Laurel Resident
Murder	$1.19 million	$311
Rape/Sexual Assault	$97,468	$26
Robbery	$93,806	$25
Assault	$120,663	$32
Kidnapping	$7,004	$2
Vehicle Theft	$113,647	$30
Burglary	$57,830	$15
Theft	$192,163	$50
Arson	$3,510	$1
Vandalism	$109,693	$29
Animal Cruelty	$700	$0
Drug Crimes	$21,147	$6
Identity Theft	$26,787	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$2,032,888	$532

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Laurel, Laurel, 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 West Laurel totals $8,406,002 ($2,202 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,438,890 ($2,734 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 West Laurel 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 central 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 West Laurel has 2, have the same problem. Of West Laurel’s 3,818 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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West Laurel 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 West Laurel residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.100
Robbery	0.7811
Rape	0.4210
Murder	0.1656
Total Violent Crime	2.468 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.718
Vehicle Theft	1.922
Burglary	1.670
Arson	0.0381
Total Property Crime	13.35 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0303
Drug Crimes	0.7488
Vandalism	4.022
Identity Theft	0.9065
Animal Cruelty	0.0248
Total "Other" Rate	5.732 (B+)

Individual West Laurel Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
North Laurel, Scaggsville, MD	B+	A	B+
Savage-Guilford, Laurel, MD	C	B-	C
Hillandale, Silver Spring, MD	A-	B-	A-
Goddard, Seabrook, MD	B+	B	A
Wheaton-Glenmont, Wheaton, MD	B-	B	C+
Langley Park, Hyattsville, MD	A	C-	A+
New Hampshire Gardens, Takoma Park, MD	C	C-	C
Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD	A-	B+	B+
Lanham-Seabrook, Lanham, MD	B-	C+	A-
Green Meadows, Chillum, MD	B+	C+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

West Laurel 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
Rogers Park, Anchorage, AK	C	D-	D-
Middletown-Pelham Bay, Bronx, NY	B	B-	B-
Midway Place, Bryan, TX	B	B+	B+
Millbrooke Ranch, Pinellas Park, FL	A-	A-	A-
Millview East, San Marcos, TX	A	A-	A-
Nena, San Bernardino, CA	B	B	B
New Hampshire Gardens, Takoma Park, MD	C	C-	C-
North Richland, Richland, WA	A-	A-	A-
Northeast Park, St. Petersburg, FL	A+	A+	A+
Orchidlands Estates, Keaau, HI	B	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, West Laurel 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 West Laurel, Laurel, MD average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See West Laurel schools on SchoolGrade

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