New Carrollton, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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19%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

3%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

23%

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}	New Carrollton_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	359	n/a (estimate)	2,706	2,497	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.3	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	7.5	31.9	38.0
Robbery	24	n/a	180.9	130.7	66.5
Assault	22	n/a	165.9	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	47	n/a (estimate)	354	426	364
Burglary	25	n/a	188.5	185.9	250.7
Theft	176	n/a	1,326.8	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	111	n/a	836.8	547.4	318.7
Property crime	312	n/a (estimate)	2,352	2,071	1,917

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New Carrollton crime map

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

New Carrollton crime rates are 19% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in New Carrollton are 3% lower than the national average
In New Carrollton you have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of crime
New Carrollton is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in New Carrollton has increased by 13%

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Daily Crime In New Carrollton (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in New Carrollton, per 100,000 residents. In New Carrollton, the total number of daily crimes is 1.08 times more than the Maryland average and 1.19 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in New Carrollton are 1.20 times less than the Maryland average and 1.03 times less than the national average. For property crime, New Carrollton has a daily crime rate that is 1.14 times more than the Maryland average and 1.23 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is New Carrollton (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in New Carrollton, Maryland compared to other areas of Maryland, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is New Carrollton safe? In the graphs above, it shows that New Carrollton is safer than 23% of Maryland cities, and 21% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Maryland, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than New Carrollton. At this time, New Carrollton sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in New Carrollton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in New Carrollton is 1 in 283

The chance of being a victim of property crime in New Carrollton is 1 in 43

The chance of being a victim of crime in New Carrollton is 1 in 37

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In New Carrollton, Maryland you have a 1 in 283 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 43 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of crime in New Carrollton.

Year Over Year Crime In New Carrollton (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in New Carrollton, Maryland (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in New Carrollton has decreased by 24%, the amount of property crime in New Carrollton has increased by 23%, and the total amount of crime in New Carrollton has increased by 13% year over year.

New Carrollton police department

Item	New Carrollton	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	23	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 23 New Carrollton police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 44.2% less than the Maryland average and 42.8% 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}
Derwood, MD	1,644	60	291	350
Martin's Additions, MD	1,089	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
Queensland, MD	1,792	69	334	402
New Carrollton, MD	12,925	354	2,352	2,706

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Portland, TN	12,928	250	595	844
Ridgefield Park, NJ	12,928	91	1,456	1,548
Davidson, NC	12,920	19	367	385
Marshall, MO	12,920	199	1,300	1,500
Lexington Park, MD	12,934	485	2,360	2,845
New Carrollton, MD	12,925	354	2,352	2,706

Source: The New Carrollton, 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.