District Heights, MD has been struggling with high levels of crime, particularly in terms of violent and property crimes. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in District Heights is 15.5, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not diminish the severity of the issue. The context of District Heights being below the national average does not change the fact that there is still a concerning amount of violence happening in this community. Additionally, the property crime rate in District Heights is 22.1, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This may provide some relief for residents, but it is still a cause for concern and efforts to further reduce crime must continue.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
District Heights violent crime is 15.5. (The US average is 22.7)
District Heights property crime is 22.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.