20794, MD Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in 20794 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.

The D grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 20794 ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of zip codes but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to 20794's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The violent crime rate in 20794 is 5.222 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 20794 residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in 20794 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 68 in the central areas to 1 in 497 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 20794, MD see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 20794, MD

The total projected cost of crime in 20794 for 2025 is $4,944,702. This translates to approximately $282 per resident and $743 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in 20794. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 42.4%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 44.3%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

The Cost of Crime per resident in 20794 is $282 per year, which is $24 more than the national average and $41 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 20794:

• In 21223, MD, crime costs $1,143 per person, which is $861 more than in 20794.
• In 21012, MD, crime costs $88 per person, which is $194 less than in 20794

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 20794 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 20794	Cost per 20794 Resident
Murder	$2.04 million	$116
Rape/Sexual Assault	$523,517	$30
Robbery	$406,802	$23
Assault	$1.98 million	$113
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$4,944,702	$282

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in 20794, 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 20794 totals $16,713,790 ($953 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $21,658,492 ($1,235 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the 20794 violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 20794 has 2, have the same problem. Of 20794’s 17,536 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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20794 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 20794 residents in a standard year.

20794 Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 20794 residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.930
Robbery	0.7375
Rape	0.4924
Murder	0.0618
Total Violent Crime	5.222 (D)

Individual 20794 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of violent crime in 20794 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 20794.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
20701, MD	D+	C+	D+
20763, MD	C-	C+	C
21076, MD	D+	B-	D+
20755, MD	C+	C-	B+
20724, MD	C	C+	C-
21075, MD	C+	B	C
21046, MD	D-	C-	D-
20723, MD	C	B	C
21045, MD	C-	B-	D+
21077, MD	C-	B	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

20794 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
89445, NV	D-	D-	D-
60433, IL	C	C-	C-
25427, WV	A+	A	A
56304, MN	D+	D+	D+
49321, MI	B-	C+	C+
49307, MI	B-	D+	D+
16125, PA	B+	B	B
90232, CA	D-	D-	D-
08204, NJ	A-	C+	C+
07646, NJ	A-	A	A

Considering only the violent crime rate, 20794 is less safe than the Maryland state average and less safe than the national average.

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