Takoma Park, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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48%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

36%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

51%

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.

Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Takoma Park_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,202 (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)	235 (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)	966 (estimate)	1,635	1,954

Takoma Park crime map

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

Takoma Park crime rates are 48% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Takoma Park are 36% lower than the national average
In Takoma Park you have a 1 in 84 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Takoma Park is safer than 53% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Takoma Park has decreased by 60%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Takoma Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Takoma Park is 1 in 426

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Takoma Park is 1 in 104

The chance of being a victim of crime in Takoma Park is 1 in 84

Year Over Year Crime In Takoma Park (per 100,000 people)

Takoma Park police department

Item	Takoma Park	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	56	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 56 Takoma Park police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 2.3% less than the Maryland average and 0.2% greater 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}
Cabin John, MD	2,276	56	229	285
Garrett Park, MD	840	56	229	285
Somerset, MD	952	56	229	285
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	62	256	319
Chevy Chase Village, MD	1,871	62	256	319
Kensington, MD	2,212	62	256	319
Derwood, MD	1,644	65	265	330
Takoma Park, MD	17,703	235	966	1,202

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Butler, FL	17,700	106	639	745
Zachary, LA	17,699	349	1,947	2,296
Natchitoches, LA	17,711	780	3,409	4,190
Wisconsin Rapids, WI	17,691	428	2,092	2,520
White Settlement, TX	17,716	312	2,412	2,724
Takoma Park, MD	17,703	235	966	1,202

Source: The Takoma Park, 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.