The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro Area has a higher rate of crime than the U.S. average. The violent crime rate in the metro area is 40.2 compared to the national average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is 40.1 compared with the U.S. average of 35.4, making it one of the more dangerous places to live in the country. This high rate of crime has led to an increased police presence in the area and many initiatives to reduce violence and increase safety for residents living in this area.
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.