University Park, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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26%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

88%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

14%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	University Park_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	40	n/a (estimate)	1,696	2,497	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.3	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	31.9	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	130.7	66.5
Assault	1	n/a	42.4	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	42	426	364
Burglary	4	n/a	169.6	185.9	250.7
Theft	29	n/a	1,229.3	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	254.3	547.4	318.7
Property crime	39	n/a (estimate)	1,653	2,071	1,917

University Park crime map

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

University Park crime rates are 26% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in University Park are 88% lower than the national average
In University Park you have a 1 in 59 chance of becoming a victim of crime
University Park is safer than 88% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in University Park has increased by 45%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in University Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in University Park is 1 in 2360

The chance of being a victim of property crime in University Park is 1 in 61

The chance of being a victim of crime in University Park is 1 in 59

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

University Park police department

Item	University Park	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.5	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 9 University Park police officers. This results in 3.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 4% greater than the Maryland average and 6.7% 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}
Ravensworth, VA	2,841	37	260	297
Chevy Chase View, MD	1,151	60	291	350
Derwood, MD	1,644	60	291	350
Highland, MD	1,086	60	291	350
Martin's Additions, MD	1,089	60	291	350
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	67	325	392
Cabin John, MD	2,276	67	325	392
University Park, MD	2,653	42	1,653	1,696

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Guilford Center, CT	2,653	24	244	268
Sand Hill, PA	2,653	106	631	737
Glen Rose, TX	2,653	140	774	915
Coudersport, PA	2,652	43	0	43
North Middletown, NJ	2,652	95	651	746
University Park, MD	2,653	42	1,653	1,696

Source: The University Park, 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.