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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$107,268

Cost of Crime™ for West Vindex, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,145 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. West Vindex ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to West Vindex's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Vindex is 27.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Vindex, MD

The total projected cost of crime in West Vindex for 2025 is $107,268. This translates to approximately $479 per resident and $1,145 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in West Vindex. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Vindex Compared to Other Cities?

West Vindex, MD:	$479
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Vindex is $479 per year, which is $15 more than the national average and $52 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Vindex:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $836 more than in West Vindex.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $295 less than in West Vindex

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Vindex	Cost per West Vindex Resident
Murder	$29,333	$131
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,703	$39
Robbery	$4,927	$22
Assault	$30,438	$136
Kidnapping	$1,392	$6
Vehicle Theft	$854	$4
Burglary	$7,265	$32
Theft	$9,817	$44
Arson	$622	$3
Vandalism	$8,235	$37
Animal Cruelty	$90	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,104	$23
Identity Theft	$487	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$107,268	$479

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Vindex, 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 Vindex totals $246,369 ($1,100 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $353,637 ($1,579 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 Vindex 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 West Vindex’s 224 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 Vindex 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 Vindex residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.732
Robbery	0.6992
Rape	0.6408
Murder	0.0697
Total Violent Crime	6.141 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.463
Vehicle Theft	0.2462
Burglary	3.576
Arson	0.1151
Total Property Crime	12.40 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1025
Drug Crimes	3.080
Vandalism	5.146
Identity Theft	0.2809
Animal Cruelty	0.0542
Total "Other" Rate	8.664 (C)

Individual West Vindex Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kitzmiller, MD	C	D-	C+
Shallmar, MD	C	D-	C+
Oakmont, WV	B+	C	A
Bethel, MD	C	D+	B
Elk Garden, WV	B+	C+	A
Wilson, MD	C-	D	C
Swanton, MD	C	D+	C
North Glade, MD	C	C-	C+
Hartmansville, WV	A	B	A+
Deer Park, MD	D+	D	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Vindex 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
South Center, IN	B+	C+	C+
Highfalls, NC	C	C+	C+
Highland Center, IA	B	B	B
Highlandville, IA	B+	A	A
Hightowers, NC	F	D-	D-
Highway, KY	C-	C-	C-
Hiko, NV	F	F	F
Holy Cross, AK	F	F	F
Smedley, IN	A-	C+	C+
Soda Bay, CA	D+	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, West Vindex 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 Vindex, MD average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See West Vindex schools on SchoolGrade

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