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Is Takoma Park, Maryland Safe?

Population 17,260 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,260, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Takoma Park earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,684 per 100K.

Takoma Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTakoma ParkMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate340.9323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1882.62024.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1684.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate320.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1883/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Takoma Park

Violent crime in Takoma Park is close to the national average. The rate of 340.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1882.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,684 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Takoma Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary331
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,684
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft320
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Takoma Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Takoma Park
340.9
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Takoma Park
1882.6
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Takoma Park Safety

Is Takoma Park safe?
Not especially. Takoma Park earns a C with a crime rate of 222.3 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 Takoma Park?
222.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 340.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1882.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Takoma Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Takoma Park's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,684 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Takoma Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Takoma Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Takoma Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Takoma Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Takoma Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Takoma Park compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Takoma Park ranks behind about 71% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park?
Bad. A C grade and 222.3 per-thousand rate put Takoma Park below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Takoma Park?
340.9 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (71), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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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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