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Is Cambridge, Maryland Safe?

Population 13,457 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,457, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cambridge earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,503 per 100K.

Cambridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCambridgeMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.2323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1816.62024.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1503.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate452.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

215.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1817/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cambridge

Violent crime in Cambridge is close to the national average. The rate of 337.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1816.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,503 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cambridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,503
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft452
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Cambridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cambridge
337.2
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cambridge
1816.6
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cambridge Safety

Is Cambridge safe?
Not especially. Cambridge earns a C with a crime rate of 215.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cambridge?
215.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1816.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cambridge safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cambridge has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cambridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cambridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cambridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cambridge?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cambridge's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Cambridge compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Cambridge ranks behind about 74% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Cambridge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cambridge?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Cambridge?
337.2 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (44), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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