West Laurel, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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53%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

42%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

55%

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.

West Laurel crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that West Laurel crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The West Laurel crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The West Laurel crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Laurel_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,091 (estimate)	2,034	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.5	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	30.6	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	114.2	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	245.2	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	214 (estimate)	399	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	190.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,225.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	219.8	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	877 (estimate)	1,635	1,954

West Laurel crime map

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

West Laurel crime rates are 53% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Laurel are 42% lower than the national average
In West Laurel you have a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Laurel is safer than 57% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Laurel has increased by 1%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Laurel

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Laurel is 1 in 469

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Laurel is 1 in 114

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Laurel is 1 in 92

Year Over Year Crime In West Laurel (per 100,000 people)

West Laurel police department

Item	West Laurel	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.3	3.3

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}
Somerset, MD	952	56	229	285
Cabin John, MD	2,276	56	229	285
Garrett Park, MD	840	56	229	285
Chevy Chase Village, MD	1,871	62	256	319
Kensington, MD	2,212	62	256	319
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	62	256	319
Derwood, MD	1,644	65	265	330
West Laurel, MD	4,171	214	877	1,091

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Westville, NJ	4,171	323	2,582	2,905
Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE	4,170	193	989	1,182
Rosemont, IL	4,173	609	8,653	9,262
Chelan, WA	4,174	203	1,810	2,013
Magee, MS	4,174	190	1,352	1,542
West Laurel, MD	4,171	214	877	1,091

Source: The West Laurel, 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.