Severn, MD Crime

Severn, MD is a small suburban town in Maryland, and it has an above average rate of both violent and property crime. The violent crime rate in Severn is 28.8, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate stands at 44, which is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Severn experience a greater risk of becoming victims to either violent or property crimes than the national average. It is important for members of this community to take precautionary measures when it comes to their safety and security.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Severn violent crime is 28.8. (The US average is 22.7)

Severn property crime is 44.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Severn, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bowie, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bowie, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Laurel, MD Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	574.4	10.2	15.2	279.6	269.4	5632.1	488	4457.9	686.2
2001	582.5	0	34.6	256.7	291.3	5746.4	651.7	4171.6	923.2
2002	651.4	0	38.9	291.7	320.9	6295.6	773	4142	1380.7
2003	649.6	4.8	19.2	274.3	351.3	5807.9	702.5	3753.2	1352.1
2004	964.6	0	14.4	479.9	470.3	5019.9	695.9	3162.6	1161.4
2005	914.7	9.4	42.4	447.9	414.9	5653.5	801.6	3550.5	1301.4
2006	635.5	0	4.5	338.1	293	5526	860.9	3700.5	964.6
2007	751.6	4.5	22.6	362.2	362.2	5206.9	787.8	3418.5	1000.6
2008	728.9	9.2	27.7	313.7	378.3	5277.7	728.9	3556.9	991.9
2009	752.3	4.5	4.5	329.4	414	5168.5	761.3	3432.3	974.9
2010	644.6	0	21.8	300.5	322.3	4721.3	709.9	3344.9	666.4
2011	698.1	3.9	15.8	197.2	481.2	3506.5	571.9	2453.4	481.2
2012	523.6	0	3.9	187.6	332.1	3169.1	488.5	2321.1	359.5
2013		0	15.6	261	296	3205.5	564.8	2321.3	319.4
2014	593.4	3.9	15.4	215.8	358.3	3521.6	443.1	2747.2	331.4
2015	446.9	0	11.4	162.8	272.7	3287.1	397.6	2609.3	280.2
2016	412.5	0	11.4	166.5	234.6	3826.1	420.1	3073	333
2017	611.6	3.8	34.6	211.6	361.6	3577.3	323.1	3031.1	223.1
2018	441.7	11.5	38.4	184.3	207.4	3567.9	284.2	2984.1	299.6
2019	476.5	3.9	31	197.6	244.1	3436.1	267.3	2862.8	306

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Laurel, MD	476.5	3,436.1	22,960	9	2019
Bowie, MD	99.8	1,516.3	53,840	12	2019
Baltimore, MD	1,858.7	4,311.2	644,554	12	2019
Greenbelt, MD	469.7	3,100.3	21,585	14	2019
New Carrollton, MD	253.1	1,265.7	12,734	15	2019
Berwyn Heights, MD	213.5	1,952.4	3,032	15	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Bowie, MD	99.8	1,516.3	53,840	12	2019
Frederick, MD	405.3	1,867.7	60,686	43	2019
Leesburg, VA	183.9	1,027.7	33,651	46	2019
Lancaster, PA	701.1	2,643.9	60,155	66	2018
Wilmington, DE	1,498.1	4,460.2	73,098	75	2019
Lower Paxton, PA	176.5	1,349.0	44,949	82	2018

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Donna · Severn, MD

Very Convenient

Over 9 years ago

We've lived in Severn for 25 years and we really enjoy the convenience. Schools are good, shopping is excellent and it's close to everything ... malls, grocery stores, More

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ben · Severn, MD

was nice 25 years ago

Over 10 years ago

now its extremely crowded, over populated, poor road infrastructure and Maryland is OUTRAGEOUSLY More

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Steve · Severn, MD

Life in Severn, Maryland

Over 14 years ago

In general, Severn is a fine place to be, in a state that has a lot to More

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