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Is Westminster, Maryland Safe?

Population 20,589 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Westminster is a smaller community of 20,589 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 241.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,369 per 100K.

Westminster Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestminsterMaryland AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate339.6323.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2074.92024.71,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1369.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

340/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2075/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westminster

Violent crime in Westminster is close to the national average. The rate of 339.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2074.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,369 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westminster Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,369
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westminster Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westminster
339.6
State
323.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westminster
2074.9
State
2024.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westminster Safety

Is Westminster safe?
Not especially. Westminster earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.5 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 Westminster?
241.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 339.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2074.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westminster safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Westminster's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,369 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westminster?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westminster generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westminster police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westminster?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Westminster's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Westminster compare to other cities in Maryland?
Below average for the state. Westminster ranks behind about 71% of Maryland cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Westminster 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 Westminster?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.5 per-thousand rate put Westminster below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 340 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Westminster?
339.6 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (77), 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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