Takoma Park, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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175%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

45%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

199%

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}	Takoma Park_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,083	n/a (estimate)	6,264	2,497	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.3	5.7
Rape	3	n/a	17.4	31.9	38.0
Robbery	61	n/a	352.8	130.7	66.5
Assault	27	n/a	156.2	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	91	n/a (estimate)	526	426	364
Burglary	95	n/a	549.5	185.9	250.7
Theft	777	n/a	4,493.9	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	120	n/a	694.0	547.4	318.7
Property crime	992	n/a (estimate)	5,737	2,071	1,917

Takoma Park crime map

The Takoma Park crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Takoma Park 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

Takoma Park crime rates are 175% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Takoma Park are 45% higher than the national average
In Takoma Park you have a 1 in 16 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Takoma Park is safer than 54% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Takoma Park has increased by 111%

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Daily Crime In Takoma Park (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Takoma Park, Maryland is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Takoma Park are 2.51 times more than the Maryland average and 2.75 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Takoma Park are 1.23 times more than than Maryland and 1.45 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Takoma Park are 2.77 times more than than Maryland and 2.99 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Takoma Park (higher is better)

Is Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park to other cities in the state and across the country, Takoma Park is 60% safer than other cities of Maryland and 54% safer than other cities in the nation. Takoma Park has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Takoma Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Takoma Park is 1 in 190

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Takoma Park is 1 in 18

The chance of being a victim of crime in Takoma Park is 1 in 16

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Takoma Park, Maryland? If you reside in Takoma Park, then there is a 1 in 190 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 18. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 16 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Takoma Park.

Year Over Year Crime In Takoma Park (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Takoma Park is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Takoma Park has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 54% in Takoma Park, while property crimes in Takoma Park have increased by 118%. Total crime has increased by 111% year over year.

Takoma Park police department

Item	Takoma Park	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	56	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 56 Takoma Park police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 2.3% less than the Maryland average and 0.2% greater 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}
Ravensworth, VA	2,841	37	260	297
Highland, MD	1,086	60	291	350
Chevy Chase View, MD	1,151	60	291	350
Derwood, MD	1,644	60	291	350
Martin's Additions, MD	1,089	60	291	350
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	67	325	392
Kensington, MD	2,212	67	325	392
Takoma Park, MD	17,703	526	5,737	6,264

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Butler, FL	17,700	118	619	737
Zachary, LA	17,699	342	2,229	2,571
Natchitoches, LA	17,711	596	2,860	3,456
Wisconsin Rapids, WI	17,691	499	2,093	2,592
White Settlement, TX	17,716	652	1,933	2,585
Takoma Park, MD	17,703	526	5,737	6,264

Source: The Takoma Park, 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.