Seat Pleasant, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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67%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

137%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

54%

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}	Seat Pleasant_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	168	n/a (estimate)	3,804	2,497	2,281
Murder	2	n/a	45.3	8.3	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	22.6	31.9	38.0
Robbery	18	n/a	407.6	130.7	66.5
Assault	17	n/a	385.0	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	38	n/a (estimate)	861	426	364
Burglary	9	n/a	203.8	185.9	250.7
Theft	74	n/a	1,675.7	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	47	n/a	1,064.3	547.4	318.7
Property crime	130	n/a (estimate)	2,944	2,071	1,917

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Seat Pleasant crime map

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

Seat Pleasant crime rates are 67% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Seat Pleasant are 137% higher than the national average
In Seat Pleasant you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Seat Pleasant is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Seat Pleasant has increased by 107%

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Daily Crime In Seat Pleasant (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Seat Pleasant for every 100,000 residents. The Seat Pleasant total amount of daily crime is 1.52 times more than the Maryland average and 1.67 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Seat Pleasant, is 2.02 times more than the Maryland average, and it is 2.37 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Seat Pleasant has a daily crime average that is 1.42 times more than the Maryland average and 1.54 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Seat Pleasant (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Seat Pleasant, Maryland compared to other areas of Maryland, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Seat Pleasant safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Seat Pleasant is safer than 43% of Maryland cities, and 33% 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 Seat Pleasant. At this time, Seat Pleasant sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Seat Pleasant

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Seat Pleasant is 1 in 117

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Seat Pleasant is 1 in 34

The chance of being a victim of crime in Seat Pleasant is 1 in 27

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Seat Pleasant, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 117. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 34 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Seat Pleasant is 1 in 27.

Year Over Year Crime In Seat Pleasant (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Seat Pleasant is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Seat Pleasant has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have increased by 139% in Seat Pleasant, while property crimes in Seat Pleasant have increased by 99%. Total crime has increased by 107% year over year.

Seat Pleasant police department

Item	Seat Pleasant	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	14	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.0	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 14 Seat Pleasant police officers. This results in 3.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 9.3% less than the Maryland average and 7% 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
Chevy Chase View, MD	1,151	60	291	350
Chevy Chase town, MD	2,948	67	325	392
Chevy Chase, MD	2,979	67	325	392
Kensington, MD	2,212	67	325	392
Cabin John, MD	2,276	67	325	392
Queensland, MD	1,792	69	334	402
Seat Pleasant, MD	4,753	861	2,944	3,804

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Crystal Springs, MS	4,753	147	1,149	1,296
Manchester, MD	4,752	91	109	199
East Harwich, MA	4,756	160	561	721
Edwardsville, PA	4,757	238	1,415	1,653
Columbia, KY	4,748	144	165	309
Seat Pleasant, MD	4,753	861	2,944	3,804

Source: The Seat Pleasant, 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.