Laurel, MD Crime


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The crime rate in Laurel, MD is higher than the national average for both violent and property crimes. Violent crime in Laurel, MD has been measured at 34.4, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Laurel, MD is 49.8 which is also much higher than the national average of 35.4. This suggests that Laurel, MD has more issues with crime and safety than other parts of the country. As a result, it's important to stay informed about local crime trends and take appropriate measures to stay safe while living in or visiting Laurel, MD.

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

Laurel violent crime is 34.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Laurel property crime is 49.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the 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
2000574.410.215.2279.6269.45632.14884457.9686.2
2001582.5034.6256.7291.35746.4651.74171.6923.2
2002651.4038.9291.7320.96295.677341421380.7
2003649.64.819.2274.3351.35807.9702.53753.21352.1
2004964.6014.4479.9470.35019.9695.93162.61161.4
2005914.79.442.4447.9414.95653.5801.63550.51301.4
2006635.504.5338.12935526860.93700.5964.6
2007751.64.522.6362.2362.25206.9787.83418.51000.6
2008728.99.227.7313.7378.35277.7728.93556.9991.9
2009752.34.54.5329.44145168.5761.33432.3974.9
2010644.6021.8300.5322.34721.3709.93344.9666.4
2011698.13.915.8197.2481.23506.5571.92453.4481.2
2012523.603.9187.6332.13169.1488.52321.1359.5
2013015.62612963205.5564.82321.3319.4
2014593.43.915.4215.8358.33521.6443.12747.2331.4
2015446.9011.4162.8272.73287.1397.62609.3280.2
2016412.5011.4166.5234.63826.1420.13073333
2017611.63.834.6211.6361.63577.3323.13031.1223.1
2018441.711.538.4184.3207.43567.9284.22984.1299.6
2019476.53.931197.6244.13436.1267.32862.8306

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Greenbelt, MD469.73,100.321,58572019
Berwyn Heights, MD213.51,952.43,03282019
New Carrollton, MD253.11,265.712,73492019
University Park, MD0.01,169.42,677102019
Riverdale Park, MD303.12,645.47,358102019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Greenbelt, MD469.73,100.321,58572019
New Carrollton, MD253.11,265.712,73492019
Hyattsville, MD463.76,066.218,579102019
Takoma Park, MD396.82,285.817,933112019
Annapolis, MD641.62,352.536,932212019

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Nice place 1200 a month 1 bedroom apartment but everything is a 10 min drive some old history good schools people get along  More

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Over 14 years ago

Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants  More

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Over 14 years ago

Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants  More

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