Forest Heights, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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55%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

45%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

57%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Forest Heights crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Forest Heights crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Forest Heights crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Forest Heights crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Forest Heights_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,037 (estimate)	2,034	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.5	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	30.6	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	114.2	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	245.2	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	203 (estimate)	399	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	190.2	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,225.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	219.8	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	834 (estimate)	1,635	1,954

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 55% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Forest Heights are 45% lower than the national average
In Forest Heights you have a 1 in 97 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Forest Heights is safer than 59% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Forest Heights has decreased by 19%

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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 493

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Forest Heights is 1 in 120

The chance of being a victim of crime in Forest Heights is 1 in 97

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)	7	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.8	3.3	3.3

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
Maryland	7,370	135	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Somerset, MD	952	56	229	285
Cabin John, MD	2,276	56	229	285
Mason Neck, VA	1,938	37	266	303
Chevy Chase Village, MD	1,871	62	256	319
Kensington, MD	2,212	62	256	319
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	62	256	319
Ravensworth, VA	2,841	42	306	348
Forest Heights, MD	2,739	203	834	1,037

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
South Congaree, SC	2,739	711	3,722	4,433
Wolf Point, MT	2,739	840	1,260	2,099
Casselton, ND	2,738	117	831	948
Hardinsburg, KY	2,740	166	621	786
West Hammond, NM	2,738	310	1,186	1,496
Forest Heights, MD	2,739	203	834	1,037

Source: The Forest Heights, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.