Greenbelt, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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174%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

90%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

190%

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}	Greenbelt_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,509	n/a (estimate)	6,259	2,497	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.3	5.7
Rape	8	n/a	33.2	31.9	38.0
Robbery	74	n/a	306.9	130.7	66.5
Assault	85	n/a	352.5	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	167	n/a (estimate)	693	426	364
Burglary	43	n/a	178.3	185.9	250.7
Theft	806	n/a	3,342.9	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	493	n/a	2,044.7	547.4	318.7
Property crime	1,342	n/a (estimate)	5,566	2,071	1,917

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Greenbelt crime map

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

Greenbelt crime rates are 174% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Greenbelt are 90% higher than the national average
In Greenbelt you have a 1 in 16 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Greenbelt is safer than 18% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Greenbelt has increased by 138%

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Daily Crime In Greenbelt (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Greenbelt, MD per 100,000 people. In Greenbelt, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 2.51 times more than the Maryland average and 2.74 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Greenbelt is 1.63 times more than the Maryland average and 1.90 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Greenbelt has a daily crime rate that is 2.69 times more than the Maryland average and 2.90 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Greenbelt (higher is better)

Is Greenbelt safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Maryland as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Greenbelt to other cities in the state and across the country, Greenbelt is 13% safer than other cities of Maryland and 18% safer than other cities in the nation. Greenbelt has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Greenbelt

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Greenbelt is 1 in 145

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Greenbelt is 1 in 18

The chance of being a victim of crime in Greenbelt is 1 in 16

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Greenbelt, Maryland? If you reside in Greenbelt, then there is a 1 in 145 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 18. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 16 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Greenbelt.

Year Over Year Crime In Greenbelt (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Greenbelt is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Greenbelt violent crime rates have increased by 35%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 163% year over year. Total crimes for Greenbelt has increased by 138% in the same time frame.

Greenbelt police department

Item	Greenbelt	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	68	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 68 Greenbelt police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 13.3% less than the Maryland average and 11% 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
Cabin John, MD	2,276	67	325	392
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	67	325	392
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	67	325	392
Greenbelt, MD	23,253	693	5,566	6,259

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Auburn, ME	23,267	144	2,086	2,231
Cottage Lake, WA	23,239	150	1,213	1,362
Rock Springs, WY	23,238	176	1,536	1,711
Roseburg, OR	23,237	330	4,390	4,720
Avon, OH	23,233	55	899	953
Greenbelt, MD	23,253	693	5,566	6,259

Source: The Greenbelt, 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.