Violent Crime per Capita in West Laurel
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 West Laurel residents.
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A-
Violent Crime Grade |
A- |
A- |
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Other Crime Grade |
B+ |
$1.50 million
Cost of Crime™ for West Laurel, Laurel, MD
In 2025, violent crime will cost $1,208 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in West Laurel 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 A- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. West Laurel ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of neighborhoods but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to West Laurel's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in West Laurel is 2.468 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Laurel residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Laurel varies by area - ranging from 1 in 371 in the north areas to 1 in 412 in the central.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of West Laurel, Laurel, MD see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in West Laurel, Laurel, MD
The total projected cost of crime in West Laurel for 2025 is $1,500,406. This translates to approximately $393 per resident and $1,208 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in West Laurel. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 36.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 51.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in West Laurel Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| West Laurel, Laurel, MD: | $393 |
|---|---|
| West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD: | $1036 |
| Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD: | $134 |
| Maryland: | $323 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in West Laurel is $393 per year, which is $135 more than the national average and $70 more than Laurel's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West Laurel:
- In West Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $1,036 per person, which is $643 more than in West Laurel.
- In Cheswolde, Baltimore, MD, crime costs $134 per person, which is $259 less than in West Laurel
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Laurel for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to West Laurel |
Cost per West Laurel Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.19 million |
$311 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$97,468 |
$26 |
Robbery |
$93,806 |
$25 |
Assault |
$120,663 |
$32 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$1,500,406 |
$393 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in West Laurel, Laurel, 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 Laurel totals $8,406,002 ($2,202 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,906,408 ($2,595 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 West Laurel 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 central part of the neighborhood 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 West Laurel has 2, have the same problem. Of West Laurel’s 3,818 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 West Laurel residents in a standard year.
West Laurel 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 West Laurel residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.100 |
Robbery |
0.7811 |
Rape |
0.4210 |
Murder |
0.1656 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.468 (A-) |
Individual West Laurel Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in West Laurel is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to West Laurel.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | A | B+ | |
C | B- | C | |
A- | B- | A- | |
B+ | B | A | |
B- | B | C+ | |
A | C- | A+ | |
C | C- | C | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
B- | C+ | A- | |
B+ | C+ | A |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
West Laurel is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D- | D- | |
B | B- | B- | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
A- | A- | A- | |
A | A- | A- | |
B | B | B | |
C | C- | C- | |
A- | A- | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | A- | A- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, West Laurel is safer than the Maryland state average and safer than the national average.
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