Berwyn Heights, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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2%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

3%

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}	Berwyn Heights_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	72	n/a (estimate)	2,224	2,497	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.3	5.7
Rape	2	n/a	61.8	31.9	38.0
Robbery	5	n/a	154.5	130.7	66.5
Assault	1	n/a	30.9	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	8	n/a (estimate)	247	426	364
Burglary	2	n/a	61.8	185.9	250.7
Theft	51	n/a	1,575.5	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	11	n/a	339.8	547.4	318.7
Property crime	64	n/a (estimate)	1,977	2,071	1,917

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Berwyn Heights crime map

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

Berwyn Heights crime rates are 2% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Berwyn Heights are 32% lower than the national average
In Berwyn Heights you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Berwyn Heights is safer than 60% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Berwyn Heights has increased by 112%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Berwyn Heights

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Berwyn Heights is 1 in 405

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Berwyn Heights is 1 in 51

The chance of being a victim of crime in Berwyn Heights is 1 in 45

Year Over Year Crime In Berwyn Heights (per 100,000 people)

Berwyn Heights police department

Item	Berwyn Heights	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.8	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 9 Berwyn Heights police officers. This results in 2.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 15.2% less than the Maryland average and 13% less 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}
Martin's Additions, MD	1,089	60	291	350
Highland, MD	1,086	60	291	350
Derwood, MD	1,644	60	291	350
Chevy Chase View, MD	1,151	60	291	350
Kensington, MD	2,212	67	325	392
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	67	325	392
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	67	325	392
Berwyn Heights, MD	3,256	247	1,977	2,224

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Attica, IN	3,256	170	791	961
El Verano, CA	3,256	106	484	589
Avery Creek, NC	3,256	98	517	615
Somerville, TN	3,257	736	1,971	2,707
Russell, KY	3,257	55	633	688
Berwyn Heights, MD	3,256	247	1,977	2,224

Source: The Berwyn Heights, 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.