Glenarden, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

73%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

80%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Glenarden_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	38	n/a (estimate)	612	2,497	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.3	5.7
Rape	3	n/a	48.3	31.9	38.0
Robbery	8	n/a	128.9	130.7	66.5
Assault	3	n/a	48.3	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	14	n/a (estimate)	226	426	364
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	185.9	250.7
Theft	12	n/a	193.3	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	12	n/a	193.3	547.4	318.7
Property crime	24	n/a (estimate)	387	2,071	1,917

Glenarden crime map

The Glenarden crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Glenarden as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Glenarden crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Glenarden crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Glenarden crime rates are 73% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Glenarden are 38% lower than the national average
In Glenarden you have a 1 in 164 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Glenarden is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Glenarden has decreased by 34%

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Daily Crime In Glenarden (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Glenarden, Maryland is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Glenarden are 4.08 times less than the Maryland average and 3.73 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Glenarden are 1.89 times less than than Maryland and 1.61 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Glenarden are 5.36 times less than than Maryland and 4.96 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Glenarden (higher is better)

Is Glenarden safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Maryland as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Glenarden to other cities in the state and across the country, Glenarden is 40% safer than other cities of Maryland and 31% safer than other cities in the nation. Glenarden has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Glenarden

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Glenarden is 1 in 444

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Glenarden is 1 in 259

The chance of being a victim of crime in Glenarden is 1 in 164

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Glenarden, Maryland you have a 1 in 444 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 259 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 164 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Glenarden.

Year Over Year Crime In Glenarden (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Glenarden is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Glenarden has increased by 253% and the rate of property crime in Glenarden has decreased by 55%. The total crime rate in Glenarden has decreased by 34% year to year.

Glenarden police department

Item	Glenarden	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	14	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.3	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 14 Glenarden police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 31.3% less than the Maryland average and 29.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Maryland

State	Total offenders	Maryland_/100K	National_/100K
Maryland	7,370	135	266

There are a total of 7,370 sex offenders in Maryland. This yields a total of 135 sex offenders in Maryland per 100,000 residents which is 49% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Crownsville, MD	1,473	60	291	350
Martin's Additions, MD	1,089	60	291	350
Chevy Chase View, MD	1,151	60	291	350
Kensington, MD	2,212	67	325	392
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	67	325	392
Owings, MD	2,483	67	325	392
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	67	325	392
Glenarden, MD	6,158	226	387	612

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Orange City, IA	6,158	187	963	1,151
Carlstadt, NJ	6,158	47	1,930	1,977
Hockinson, WA	6,159	116	939	1,055
Larchmont, NY	6,159	127	585	712
Elm Grove, WI	6,156	48	577	625
Glenarden, MD	6,158	226	387	612

Source: The Glenarden, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.