Located in the city of Columbia, Maryland, the zip code 21045 has a slightly higher violent crime rate compared to the national average, according to recent statistics. With a rate of 24.2, it falls slightly above the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in this area is lower at 31.7, compared to the national average of 35.4. These numbers suggest that while there is some level of crime in 21045, it is not significantly higher than the rest of the country. Despite this, it is important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to ensure their safety and the safety of their belongings.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Columbia (zip 21045) violent crime is 24.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Columbia (zip 21045) property crime is 31.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Columbia, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Laurel, Maryland. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Laurel, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.