Bel Air South, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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12%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

13%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

12%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Bel Air South 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 Bel Air South 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 Bel Air South 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 Bel Air South crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Bel Air South_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,377 (estimate)	2,470	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.2	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	33.0	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	123.2	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	257.0	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	404 (estimate)	420	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	190.0	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,446.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	412.8	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,973 (estimate)	2,050	1,760

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Bel Air South crime map

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

Bel Air South crime rates are 12% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Bel Air South are 13% higher than the national average
In Bel Air South you have a 1 in 43 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Bel Air South is safer than 25% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Bel Air South has decreased by 1%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bel Air South

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bel Air South is 1 in 248

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bel Air South is 1 in 51

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bel Air South is 1 in 43

Year Over Year Crime In Bel Air South (per 100,000 people)

Bel Air South police department

Item	Bel Air South	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.3	3.3

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}
Jarrettsville, MD	2,827	104	507	611
Hampton, MD	4,706	109	532	642
Pylesville, MD	1,015	109	532	642
Rising Sun, MD	2,790	108	647	755
Kingsville, MD	4,649	147	718	865
Pleasant Hills, MD	4,017	183	893	1,076
Perryman, MD	2,397	194	946	1,140
Bel Air South, MD	55,024	404	1,973	2,377

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Southaven, MS	55,026	304	2,025	2,329
Lakewood, NJ	55,039	150	585	735
Manhattan, KS	55,045	370	1,651	2,021
Hempstead, NY	55,153	459	1,098	1,557
Chicopee, MA	55,186	567	1,761	2,327
Bel Air South, MD	55,024	404	1,973	2,377

Source: The Bel Air South, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.