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Baltimore
  • City in Maryland

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Baltimore Crime

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Crime & Safety
grade D+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Poll
How safe do you feel in this area?
Based on 95 responses
  • Pretty safe. There are some safety concerns but I generally feel safe.
    42%
  • Somewhat safe. There are noticeable safety concerns, and there are times I don't feel safe.
    37%
  • Not safe. There are high safety concerns, and I regularly don't feel safe.
    15%
  • Very safe. There are no safety concerns.
    6%
Poll
How effective is law enforcement in this area?
Based on 96 responses
  • The police are visible, but somehow respond slowly when needed.
    28%
  • The police are very visible and very responsive.
    24%
  • The police aren't around much, but are there quickly when you need them.
    24%
  • The police aren't around much, and when you need them, they aren't reliable.
    13%
  • Not sure.
    11%

Baltimore Crime Rates

Violent Crime Statistics
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    901.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    50.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    45.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    556
    national  135.5
Property Crime Statistics
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    584.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,092.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    600.5
    national  284

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