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Safest Cities in Maryland

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Maryland

1 West Ocean City 33.1 per 1K
2 Ellicott City 45.0 per 1K
3 Randallstown 45.0 per 1K
4 Owings Mills 45.0 per 1K
5 Eldersburg 45.0 per 1K
6 Damascus 45.0 per 1K
7 Mount Airy 52.8 per 1K
8 Berlin 61.7 per 1K
9 Glenarden 64.2 per 1K
10 Ocean Pines 65.2 per 1K
11 Reisterstown 78.6 per 1K
12 Bowie 99.8 per 1K
13 Hampstead 109.4 per 1K
14 Odenton 132.9 per 1K
15 Crofton 132.9 per 1K
16 Glenn Dale 132.9 per 1K
17 Fairwood 132.9 per 1K
18 Stevensville 153.1 per 1K
19 Bowleys Quarters 153.1 per 1K
20 Frostburg 164.5 per 1K
21 Summerfield 176.3 per 1K
22 Lake Arbor 176.3 per 1K
23 Kettering 176.3 per 1K
24 Lanham 176.3 per 1K
25 Largo 176.3 per 1K
26 Mitchellville 176.3 per 1K
27 Taneytown 190.5 per 1K
28 Bel Air 209.4 per 1K
29 Thurmont 219.8 per 1K
30 Brunswick 233.4 per 1K
31 Fort Washington 236.8 per 1K
32 Oxon Hill 236.8 per 1K
33 Glassmanor 236.8 per 1K
34 Hillcrest Heights 236.8 per 1K
35 Accokeek 236.8 per 1K
36 Friendly 236.8 per 1K
37 New Carrollton 253.2 per 1K
38 Chestertown 258.6 per 1K
39 Havre de Grace 259.2 per 1K
40 Fruitland 280.6 per 1K
41 Cresaptown 290.2 per 1K
42 Easton 296.6 per 1K
43 Riverdale Park 303.1 per 1K
44 District Heights 332.5 per 1K
45 Suitland 332.7 per 1K
46 Coral Hills 332.7 per 1K
47 Silver Hill 332.7 per 1K
48 Silver Spring 356.2 per 1K
49 Langley Park 356.2 per 1K
50 Cloverly 356.2 per 1K
51 Glenmont 356.2 per 1K
52 White Oak 356.2 per 1K
53 Kemp Mill 356.2 per 1K
54 Colesville 356.2 per 1K
55 Four Corners 356.2 per 1K
56 Forest Glen 356.2 per 1K
57 Layhill 356.2 per 1K
58 Brock Hall 361.9 per 1K
59 Marlton 361.9 per 1K
60 Marlboro Village 361.9 per 1K
61 Chesapeake Beach 361.9 per 1K
62 Forestville 363.5 per 1K
63 Walker Mill 363.5 per 1K
64 Westminster 364.3 per 1K
65 Cheverly 370.3 per 1K
66 College Park 371.2 per 1K
67 Beltsville 371.2 per 1K
68 Calverton 371.2 per 1K
69 Clinton 386.5 per 1K
70 Camp Springs 386.5 per 1K
71 Rosaryville 386.5 per 1K
72 Westphalia 386.5 per 1K
73 Brandywine 386.5 per 1K
74 Temple Hills 386.5 per 1K
75 Marlow Heights 386.5 per 1K
76 Landover 393.3 per 1K
77 Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) 393.3 per 1K
78 Takoma Park 396.8 per 1K
79 Mount Rainier 405.3 per 1K
80 Frederick 405.3 per 1K
81 Clarksburg 429.7 per 1K
82 Ballenger Creek 429.7 per 1K
83 Urbana 429.7 per 1K
84 Green Valley 429.7 per 1K
85 Linganore 429.7 per 1K
86 Walkersville 429.7 per 1K
87 Spring Ridge 429.7 per 1K
88 Middletown 429.7 per 1K
89 Hyattsville 463.7 per 1K
90 Bel Air South 468.4 per 1K
91 Bel Air North 468.4 per 1K
92 Edgewood 468.4 per 1K
93 Joppatowne 468.4 per 1K
94 Fallston 468.4 per 1K
95 Riverside 468.4 per 1K
96 Abingdon 468.4 per 1K
97 Greenbelt 469.7 per 1K
98 Laurel 476.5 per 1K
99 Poolesville 490.9 per 1K
100 La Plata 492.8 per 1K

The safest cities in Maryland have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. West Ocean City leads with just 33.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. West Ocean City has just 33.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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