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Is New Carrollton, Maryland Safe?

Population 13,644 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,644, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. New Carrollton earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,373 per 100K.

New Carrollton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew CarrolltonMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate330.1323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1736.12024.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate275.0--268.2
Theft Rate1373.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate253.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

330/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1736/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Carrollton

Violent crime in New Carrollton is close to the national average. The rate of 330.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1736.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,373 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Carrollton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault275
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,373
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft253
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Carrollton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Carrollton
330.1
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Carrollton
1736.1
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Carrollton Safety

Is New Carrollton safe?
Not especially. New Carrollton earns a C with a crime rate of 206.6 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 New Carrollton?
206.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 330.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1736.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Carrollton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Carrollton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Carrollton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Carrollton?
Crime rates have held steady in New Carrollton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does New Carrollton compare to other cities in Maryland?
Middle of the pack for Maryland. New Carrollton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Maryland cities.
How safe is New Carrollton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in New Carrollton?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in New Carrollton?
330.1 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (275), robbery (51), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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