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73%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
38%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
80%
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 peopleGlenarden/100k peopleMaryland/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime38n/a (estimate)6122,4972,281
Murder0n/a0.08.35.7
Rape3n/a48.331.938.0
Robbery8n/a128.9130.766.5
Assault3n/a48.3255.2264.1
Violent crime14n/a (estimate)226426364
Burglary0n/a0.0185.9250.7
Theft12n/a193.31,337.81,347.2
Vehicle theft12n/a193.3547.4318.7
Property crime24n/a (estimate)3872,0711,917

Glenarden crime map



The Glenarden crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Glenarden 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 Glenarden crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Glenarden 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

      • Glenarden crime rates are 73% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Glenarden are 38% lower than the national average
      • In Glenarden you have a 1 in 164 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Glenarden is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Glenarden has decreased by 34%

      Glenarden, MD Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Maryland has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Maryland has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Glenarden each year?
      • 4. Is the Glenarden crime rate higher or lower than the Maryland average?
      • 5. Glenarden is safer than 40% of all other cities in Maryland.
       
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      Daily Crime In Glenarden (per 100,000 people)

      The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Glenarden, Maryland is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Glenarden are 4.08 times less than the Maryland average and 3.73 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Glenarden are 1.89 times less than than Maryland and 1.61 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Glenarden are 5.36 times less than than Maryland and 4.96 times less than the national average.

      How Safe is Glenarden (higher is better)

      Is Glenarden safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Maryland as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Glenarden to other cities in the state and across the country, Glenarden is 40% safer than other cities of Maryland and 31% safer than other cities in the nation. Glenarden has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Glenarden

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Glenarden is 1 in 444
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Glenarden is 1 in 259
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Glenarden is 1 in 164
      How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Glenarden, Maryland you have a 1 in 444 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 259 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 164 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Glenarden.

      Year Over Year Crime In Glenarden (per 100,000 people)

      An ideal indicator of whether Glenarden is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Glenarden has increased by 253% and the rate of property crime in Glenarden has decreased by 55%. The total crime rate in Glenarden has decreased by 34% year to year.

      Glenarden police department

      Item Glenarden Maryland National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)145,343558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.33.33.3
      There are a total of 14 Glenarden police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 31.3% less than the Maryland average and 29.6% 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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      Glenarden, MD6,158226387612

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      Source: The Glenarden, 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.