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Is Hyattsville, Maryland Safe?

Population 21,158 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 21,158, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hyattsville earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,367 per 100K.

Hyattsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHyattsvilleMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate314.1323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1688.42024.71,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate1367.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate314.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

314/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1688/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hyattsville

Violent crime in Hyattsville is close to the national average. The rate of 314.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1688.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,367 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hyattsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,367
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft314
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hyattsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hyattsville
314.1
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hyattsville
1688.4
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hyattsville Safety

Is Hyattsville safe?
It depends on where in Hyattsville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Hyattsville?
200.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 314.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1688.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hyattsville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hyattsville 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 Hyattsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hyattsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hyattsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hyattsville?
No. Crime in Hyattsville has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Hyattsville compare to other cities in Maryland?
Middle of the pack for Maryland. Hyattsville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Maryland cities.
How safe is Hyattsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hyattsville?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hyattsville?
314.1 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (62), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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