The Top 6 Most Dangerous Places in Maryland

Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, Maryland is one of the most beautiful states in the country. It sits by the Atlantic Ocean where the seafood caught in the state is delicious. The state is close to Washington D.C., the nation’s capital. There are areas in the state that are wealthy and luxurious, but like any other state or city, there are also others that are dangerous to be in. Let’s explore the top six most dangerous places in Maryland. We’ll touch on the crime rates and other factors that make these areas dangerous.

Baltimore

The largest city in Maryland, Baltimore is notorious for being one of the most dangerous places in the state, but also the country. In fact, there have been television shows that have showcased Baltimore’s crime. There is an entire Wikipedia page on the crime in Baltimore. The homicide rate in the city is extraordinarily high, however, there is some good news on the horizon. For the first time in nearly 10 years, the homicide rate is going to be below 300. When it comes to other crimes, the assault rate is more than four times the national average, the robbery rate is five times the national average, and burglaries are at par with the nation’s average. 

Ocean City

Ocean City has grown notorious for having a high crime rate. The assault rate is higher than the national average, and the robbery rate and the rape rate are also higher than the national average. However, those crime rates aren’t very high concerning other areas in Maryland and other states. Ocean City is infamous for its high theft rate, so if you visit, hide your belongings. The theft rate sits at a whopping 9,285 per 100,000 people which is nearly eight times higher than the national average.

Elkton

Elkton is one of the most dangerous cities in Maryland, as it has a higher violent crime rate than the rest of the country. Elkton’s murder rate sits at 25 per 100,000 residents, which means that it is more than four times the national average. When it comes to theft, Elkton’s crime rate is through the roof. There have been 4,245 cases of theft per 100,000 residents. The crime rate in the city is such an issue that officials have ensured that they will create solutions to solve these problems.

Bladensburg

Bladensburg, MD is located very close to Washington D.C. We all know that Washington DC can be one of the most dangerous cities in the country, excluding where the politicians live. Bladensburg is not immune to violent crime. The assault rate is higher than the national average, as well as the robbery rate. The theft rate is on par with the nation’s average. When it comes to the murder rate, though, it sits at 31 per 100,000 residents, which comes to about five times the national average.

Cumberland

Cumberland, MD, may be known as one of the most beautiful and picturesque towns in Maryland. The Great Allegheny Passage bike trail ends in Cumberland. But don’t let the beautiful landscapes fool you. The crime rates in Cumberland are higher than the national average. The assault rate is almost two times the nation’s average and the theft rate sits at 2,643 per 100,000 residents.

Hyattsville

Located just outside of Washington DC, Hyattsville, just like Bladensburg, is plagued with higher violent crime than the rest of the nation. But the outer ring of Washington D.C. is indeed more crime-ridden, and therefore the border cities in Maryland will also have higher crime. The theft rate is 5,433 per 100,000 residents, which makes it nearly three times higher than the national average. The murder rate is also nearly four times greater than the nation’s average.

Conclusion

And there you have it, these are the top six most dangerous places in Maryland. Like every state in the country, there are safe places and dangerous places. Maryland is no different. The state contains some of the most dangerous places in the country — Baltimore is considered one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. But at the end of the day, Maryland has some gorgeous places with beautiful views and delicious food.