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Safest Cities in Maryland (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

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 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
23.3per 1K
Below National Avg
10of 23 cities
Above National Avg
13of 23 cities

All 23 Cities Ranked by Safety

#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. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Maryland

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Maryland. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

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 Safety in Maryland

What is the safest city in Maryland?
As of 2026, 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 10 safest cities in Maryland?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Maryland based on crime rate are: Aberdeen, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, La Plata, Annapolis, Cambridge, Laurel, College Park, Salisbury, Takoma Park.
What is the most dangerous city in Maryland?
Baltimore has the highest crime rate in Maryland at 42 per 1,000 residents, earning a D- safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Maryland?
The average crime rate across 23 tracked cities in Maryland is 23.3 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 428 per 100K and property crime averages 1897 per 100K.
Is Maryland safe to live in?
Maryland has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 428 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Aberdeen earns a B while Baltimore gets a D-. 10 of 23 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Maryland?
23 cities in Maryland are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 10 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Maryland →View all Maryland city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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