Gaithersburg, MD 20878 has relatively low levels of both violent and property crime compared to the U.S. average. Violent crime in the area is 16.4, which is 6.3 points lower than the national average of 22.7; likewise, property crime in Gaithersburg is 22.1, 13.3 points lower than the U.S. average of 35.4. This makes Gaithersburg a safe and desirable place to live for families and individuals alike looking to relocate in this part of Maryland.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gaithersburg (zip 20878) violent crime is 16.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Gaithersburg (zip 20878) property crime is 22.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Gaithersburg, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Leesburg, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Leesburg, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.