Safest Cities in Maryland

Top 38 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities - Maryland

1 Frostburg 29/100K
2 Ocean Pines 33/100K
3 Taneytown 67/100K
4 Berlin 73/100K
5 Thurmont 88/100K
6 Havre de Grace 139/100K
7 Brunswick 141/100K
8 Rockville 152/100K
9 Hampstead 155/100K
10 Manchester 180/100K
11 Fruitland 184/100K
12 Bowie 197/100K
13 Cheverly 201/100K
14 La Plata 216/100K
15 Chestertown 231/100K
16 Westminster 242/100K
17 Gaithersburg 254/100K
18 Glenarden 273/100K
19 New Carrollton 293/100K
20 Mount Airy 321/100K
21 Laurel 394/100K
22 Easton 405/100K
23 Frederick 406/100K
24 Cumberland 454/100K
25 Takoma Park 540/100K
26 Cambridge 545/100K
27 Aberdeen 601/100K
28 Greenbelt 657/100K
29 Hyattsville 688/100K
30 Hagerstown 721/100K
31 Mount Rainier 795/100K
32 Annapolis 806/100K
33 District Heights 815/100K
34 Salisbury 964/100K
35 Bladensburg 981/100K
36 Riverdale Park 985/100K
37 Elkton 1,093/100K
38 Baltimore 1,617/100K

The safest cities in Maryland have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Frostburg leads with just 28.8 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. Frostburg has just 28.8 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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