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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$3.92 million

Cost of Crime™ for Westowne, Catonsville, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,412 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Westowne ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of neighborhoods but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Westowne's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Westowne is 47.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Westowne Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Westowne varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the northwest areas to 1 in 26 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Westowne, Catonsville, MD see the most incidents - about 98 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Westowne, Catonsville, MD

The total projected cost of crime in Westowne for 2025 is $3,916,940. This translates to approximately $596 per resident and $1,412 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Westowne. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Westowne Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Westowne, Catonsville, MD:	$596
West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD:	$1479
Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD:	$318
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Westowne is $596 per year, which is $132 more than the national average and $65 more than Catonsville's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Westowne:

In West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $1,479 per person, which is $882 more than in Westowne.
In Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $318 per person, which is $279 less than in Westowne

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Westowne	Cost per Westowne Resident
Murder	$659,550	$100
Rape/Sexual Assault	$269,344	$41
Robbery	$272,534	$41
Assault	$553,717	$84
Kidnapping	$6,996	$1
Vehicle Theft	$676,403	$103
Burglary	$106,393	$16
Theft	$694,233	$106
Arson	$7,432	$1
Vandalism	$381,739	$58
Animal Cruelty	$4,499	$1
Drug Crimes	$183,877	$28
Identity Theft	$100,225	$15
Total Cost of Crime	$3,916,940	$596

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Westowne, Catonsville, 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 Westowne totals $5,961,780 ($908 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,878,720 ($1,504 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 Westowne 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 north 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 have the same problem. Of Westowne’s 6,568 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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Westowne 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 Westowne residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.936
Robbery	1.319
Rape	0.6763
Murder	0.0534
Total Violent Crime	4.984 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.41
Vehicle Theft	6.651
Burglary	1.786
Arson	0.0469
Total Property Crime	28.89 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0176
Drug Crimes	3.785
Vandalism	8.136
Identity Theft	1.972
Animal Cruelty	0.0926
Total "Other" Rate	14.00 (D+)

Individual Westowne Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Edmondson Heights, Woodlawn, MD	C-	C+	C-
Westgate, Baltimore, MD	C	D	B-
Catonsville Heights, Catonsville, MD	C	B-	C
Westview Park, Woodlawn, MD	D	C+	D
Hunting Ridge, Baltimore, MD	C	D-	B-
Beechfielf-Irvington Area, Baltimore, MD	D	F	C-
Westchester, Catonsville, MD	B	A-	B+
Winsor Hills, Baltimore, MD	C	D-	B
Chadwick Manor, Woodlawn, MD	B-	B+	B
Forest Park, Baltimore, MD	C-	D-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Westowne 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
Town of Lake, Milwaukee, WI	B-	A-	A-
Vine City, Atlanta, GA	D	F	F
Victorian Village, Columbus, OH	C	A-	A-
Emerald Lake Hills, Redwood City, CA	A-	B+	B+
Felicita, Escondido, CA	A-	A-	A-
Grant, Salem, OR	F	D+	D+
Upper Hill, Springfield, MA	B+	D	D
University Hills, Denver, CO	D	C-	C-
Haynes Area, Nashville, TN	D-	F	F
Heather Gardens, Aurora, CO	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Westowne 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 Westowne, Catonsville, MD average SchoolGrade of F, with 20% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Westowne schools on SchoolGrade

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