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69%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
57%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
72%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleForest Heights/100k peopleMaryland/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime18n/a (estimate)6982,4972,281
Murder1n/a38.88.35.7
Rape0n/a0.031.938.0
Robbery3n/a116.3130.766.5
Assault0n/a0.0255.2264.1
Violent crime4n/a (estimate)155426364
Burglary1n/a38.8185.9250.7
Theft9n/a348.81,337.81,347.2
Vehicle theft4n/a155.0547.4318.7
Property crime14n/a (estimate)5432,0711,917

Forest Heights crime map



The Forest Heights crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Forest Heights as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Forest Heights crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Forest Heights crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Forest Heights crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Forest Heights are 57% lower than the national average
      • In Forest Heights you have a 1 in 144 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Forest Heights is safer than 60% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Forest Heights has decreased by 33%

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        Daily Crime In Forest Heights (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Forest Heights

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Forest Heights is 1 in 645
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Forest Heights is 1 in 185
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Forest Heights is 1 in 144

        Year Over Year Crime In Forest Heights (per 100,000 people)

        Forest Heights police department

        Item Forest Heights Maryland National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)75,343558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.83.33.3
        There are a total of 7 Forest Heights police officers. This results in 2.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 15.9% less than the Maryland average and 13.7% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Maryland

        State Total offenders Maryland /100K National /100K
        Maryland7,370135266
        There are a total of 7,370 sex offenders in Maryland. This yields a total of 135 sex offenders in Maryland per 100,000 residents which is 49% less than the national average.

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        Forest Heights, MD2,739155543698

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        Forest Heights, MD2,739155543698
        Source: The Forest Heights, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.