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Safest Cities in Maryland — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 23 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Aberdeen is the safest city in Maryland with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Hyattsville (19.6/1K) and New Carrollton (20.3/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 23 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
23.3per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
428per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1897per 100K

All 23 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Aberdeen
B
18.8
2Hyattsville
B-
19.6
3New Carrollton
B-
20.3
4La Plata
B-
20.3
5Annapolis
B-
20.6
6Cambridge
B-
21
7Laurel
B-
21.1
8College Park
B-
21.4
9Salisbury
B-
21.6
10Takoma Park
B-
21.6
11Hagerstown
B-
22.5
12Havre de Grace
B-
22.6
13Westminster
C+
23.2
14Frederick
C+
23.5
15Bowie
C+
23.5
16Easton
C+
23.5
17Greenbelt
C+
23.6
18Rockville
C+
24.2
19Bel Air
C+
24.4
20Elkton
C+
24.7
21Cumberland
C+
25.2
22Gaithersburg
C+
25.6
23Baltimore
D-
42

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Maryland (2027)

1
D-
Baltimore42/1K · High Risk · Violent: 1400/100K
2
C+
Gaithersburg25.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 396/100K
3
C+
Cumberland25.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 379/100K
4
C+
Elkton24.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 440/100K
5
C+
Bel Air24.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 358/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Maryland in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Aberdeen is the safest city in Maryland with a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 61% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in Maryland for 2027?
The safest cities in Maryland for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Aberdeen, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, La Plata, Annapolis, Cambridge, Laurel, College Park, Salisbury, Takoma Park. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in Maryland in 2027?
Baltimore has the highest crime rate in Maryland at 42 per 1,000 residents, earning a D- safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are Maryland 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is Maryland safe to live in 2027?
Maryland has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 428 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Aberdeen earns a B while Baltimore gets a D-.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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