The crime rate in 21703 Ballenger Creek, MD is higher than the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in this area is 29.6, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate is also slightly higher at 38 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Ballenger Creek have a higher risk of experiencing both violent and property crimes compared to the rest of the country. This could be attributed to a variety of factors such as population density, economic status, and access to resources. However, local authorities are actively working to address and reduce crime in the area to make it a safer community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ballenger Creek (zip 21703) violent crime is 29.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Ballenger Creek (zip 21703) property crime is 38.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ballenger Creek, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Purcellville, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Purcellville, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.