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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$6.94 million

Cost of Crime™ for White Plains, MD

In 2025, crime will cost $1,169 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. White Plains ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of cities but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to White Plains's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in White Plains is 21.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. White Plains Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in White Plains varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 81 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of White Plains, MD see the most incidents - about 70 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in White Plains, MD

The total projected cost of crime in White Plains for 2025 is $6,944,106. This translates to approximately $419 per resident and $1,169 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in White Plains. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in White Plains Compared to Other Cities?

White Plains, MD:	$419
Seat Pleasant, MD:	$1315
Cape St. Claire, MD:	$184
Maryland:	$531
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in White Plains is $419 per year, which is $45 less than the national average and $112 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare cities similar to White Plains:

In Seat Pleasant, MD, crime costs $1,315 per person, which is $896 more than in White Plains.
In Cape St. Claire, MD, crime costs $184 per person, which is $235 less than in White Plains

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to White Plains	Cost per White Plains Resident
Murder	$3.13 million	$189
Rape/Sexual Assault	$451,455	$27
Robbery	$399,469	$24
Assault	$556,821	$34
Kidnapping	$33,498	$2
Vehicle Theft	$579,862	$35
Burglary	$144,339	$9
Theft	$769,029	$46
Arson	$14,198	$1
Vandalism	$321,420	$19
Animal Cruelty	$12,676	$1
Drug Crimes	$437,937	$26
Identity Theft	$93,397	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$6,944,106	$419

The Intangible Cost of Crime in White Plains, 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 White Plains totals $23,230,922 ($1,401 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $30,175,028 ($1,820 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 White Plains 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 northeast 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 White Plains has 1, have the same problem. Of White Plains’s 16,577 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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White Plains 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 White Plains residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.170
Robbery	0.7661
Rape	0.4492
Murder	0.1005
Total Violent Crime	2.485 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.958
Vehicle Theft	2.259
Burglary	0.9600
Arson	0.0355
Total Property Crime	12.21 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0333
Drug Crimes	3.571
Vandalism	2.714
Identity Theft	0.7279
Animal Cruelty	0.1034
Total "Other" Rate	7.150 (B-)

Individual White Plains Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Waldorf, MD	C+	C-	C
Pomfret, MD	A-	B	A-
La Plata, MD	C-	C-	D+
Accokeek, MD	A-	B+	A-
Marshalls Corner, MD	B	B	B-
Port Tobacco Riviera, MD	B+	B	B
Bryans Road, MD	B	C	B+
Bryantown, MD	D	B-	C
Port Tobacco Village, MD	C+	B	C+
Port Tobacco, MD	B	C+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

White Plains 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
Aguas Buenas, PR	D-	D-	D-
Alachua, FL	A+	B-	B-
Alamo, CA	C+	B-	B-
Artesia, CA	F	D	D
Oakdale, PA	B+	A+	A+
Norridge, IL	C	B	B
North Arlington, NJ	B	A-	A-
North Dartmouth, MA	A-	B-	B-
North Easton, MA	A	B+	B+
North New Hyde Park, NY	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, White Plains 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 White Plains, MD average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See White Plains schools on SchoolGrade

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