B-
48%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
44%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
49%
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.
Shady Side 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 Shady Side 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 Shady Side 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 Shady Side crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleShady Side/100k peopleMaryland/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,189 (estimate)2,4972,281
Murdern/an/an/a8.35.7
Rapen/an/an/a31.938.0
Robberyn/an/an/a130.766.5
Assaultn/an/an/a255.2264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)203 (estimate)426364
Burglaryn/an/an/a185.9250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,337.81,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a547.4318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)986 (estimate)2,0711,917

Shady Side crime map



The Shady Side crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Shady Side 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 Shady Side crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Shady Side 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.
New Real Estate Listings in Shady Side Area
Search Homes for Sale in Shady Side, MD

Compare Shady Side, MD Crime

      vs

      Crime Quick Facts

      • Shady Side crime rates are 48% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Shady Side are 44% lower than the national average
      • In Shady Side you have a 1 in 85 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Shady Side is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Shady Side has decreased by 24%

      Shady Side, 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 Shady Side each year?
      • 4. Is the Shady Side crime rate higher or lower than the Maryland average?
      • 5. Shady Side is safer than 52% of all other cities in Maryland.
       
      1 / 5

      Safest Places to Live in and Around Shady Side

      See all the best places to live around Shady Side
      How would you rate the amount of crime in Shady Side?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Do you feel safe walking alone at night in Shady Side?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Shady Side poll results

      Daily Crime In Shady Side (per 100,000 people)

      How Safe is Shady Side (higher is better)

      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Shady Side

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Shady Side is 1 in 493
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Shady Side is 1 in 102
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Shady Side is 1 in 85

      Year Over Year Crime In Shady Side (per 100,000 people)

      Shady Side police department

      Item Shady Side Maryland National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a5,343558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.33.3

      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.

      Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Galesville, MD1,26260291350
      Baden, MD1,57460291350
      Crownsville, MD1,47360291350
      Owings, MD2,48367325392
      Queensland, MD1,79269334402
      Croom, MD2,35388430519
      Dunkirk, MD2,17590438528
      Shady Side, MD4,8852039861,189

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Port Allen, LA4,8839802,1023,082
      Kingfisher, OK4,8874211,9662,387
      Cherokee, IA4,883217355571
      Flower Hill, NY4,883101467569
      Cherokee Village, AR4,883121789910
      Shady Side, MD4,8852039861,189
      Source: The Shady Side, 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.