Violent Crime per Capita in Garrett County
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Garrett County residents.
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Violent Crime Grade |
D |
C |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
$8.35 million
Cost of Crime™ for Garrett County, MD
In 2025, violent crime will cost $633 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Garrett County 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 county. Garrett County ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of counties but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Garrett County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The violent crime rate in Garrett County is 5.479 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Garrett County residents generally consider the east part of the county to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Garrett County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 148 in the central areas to 1 in 238 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Garrett County, MD see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Garrett County, MD
The total projected cost of crime in Garrett County for 2025 is $8,346,707. This translates to approximately $281 per resident and $633 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Garrett County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 43.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Garrett County Compared to Other Counties?
| Garrett County, MD: | $281 |
|---|---|
| Baltimore City, MD: | $547 |
| Anne Arundel County, MD: | $151 |
| Maryland: | $323 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Garrett County is $281 per year, which is $23 more than the national average and $42 less than Maryland's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Garrett County:
- In Baltimore City, MD, crime costs $547 per person, which is $266 more than in Garrett County.
- In Anne Arundel County, MD, crime costs $151 per person, which is $130 less than in Garrett County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Garrett County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Garrett County |
Cost per Garrett County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$3.05 million |
$103 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.14 million |
$38 |
Robbery |
$780,988 |
$26 |
Assault |
$3.38 million |
$114 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$8,346,707 |
$281 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Garrett County, 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 Garrett County totals $26,959,597 ($907 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $35,306,304 ($1,188 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 Garrett County 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 county 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 Garrett County has 7, have the same problem. Of Garrett County’s 29,719 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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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 Garrett County residents in a standard year.
Garrett County 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 Garrett County residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.957 |
Robbery |
0.8355 |
Rape |
0.6318 |
Murder |
0.0546 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.479 (D) |
Individual Garrett County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of violent crime in Garrett County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Garrett County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A- | A+ | |
A | A- | A+ | |
D+ | D+ | C- | |
A+ | A- | A+ | |
A- | A- | A | |
B+ | A- | B+ | |
A- | A- | B+ | |
A | A- | B+ | |
B+ | B- | A | |
A | A- | A |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Garrett County is higher versus other counties of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | A | A | |
B+ | A+ | A+ | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
D+ | D | D | |
A | A- | A- | |
B- | A | A | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
B | A | A | |
C- | D | D | |
A- | B | B |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Garrett County is less safe than the Maryland state average and less safe than the national average.
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