The crime rates in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area are higher than the national average. According to background information, the area has a violent crime rate of 40.2, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in this area is also higher at 40.1, compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area are at a higher risk of experiencing both violent and property crimes. Factors such as poverty, drug use, and gang activity contribute to the high crime rates in this metro area. It is important for law enforcement and community leaders to address these issues and work towards creating a safer environment for residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metro Area violent crime is 40.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metro Area property crime is 40.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.