The crime rate in Oakland, MD (21550) is slightly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Oakland is 28, which is above the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Oakland is 34.6, which is just slightly above the US average of 35.4. Therefore, it can be said that the level of crime in Oakland is slightly higher than the national average, although it is not significantly greater. Those living and visiting Oakland should still exercise caution when out and about to ensure their safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Oakland (zip 21550) violent crime is 28.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Oakland (zip 21550) property crime is 34.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Oakland, Maryland does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Morgantown, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Morgantown, Maryland. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.