Safest Cities in Maryland 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Maryland
These 9 cities have the lowest crime rates in Maryland, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 3,206 crimes per 100,000 residents — -16% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Gaithersburg (MD, crime rate: 1,565), Rockville (MD, crime rate: 1,673), and Frederick (MD, crime rate: 2,080).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaithersburg | MD | 69,590 | 1,564.9 | 252.9 | 1,312.0 | 71/100 |
| 2 | Rockville | MD | 67,285 | 1,673.5 | 150.1 | 1,523.4 | 69/100 |
| 3 | Frederick | MD | 88,428 | 2,079.7 | 406.0 | 1,673.7 | 62/100 |
| 4 | Bowie | MD | 56,929 | 2,473.3 | 193.2 | 2,280.0 | 55/100 |
| 5 | Annapolis | MD | 40,446 | 2,902.6 | 808.5 | 2,094.2 | 47/100 |
| 6 | Hagerstown | MD | 43,563 | 3,177.0 | 713.9 | 2,463.1 | 42/100 |
| 7 | Salisbury | MD | 33,205 | 3,960.3 | 954.7 | 3,005.6 | 28/100 |
| 8 | Laurel | MD | 29,209 | 5,255.2 | 393.7 | 4,861.5 | 4/100 |
| 9 | Baltimore | MD | 566,632 | 5,763.2 | 1,606.2 | 4,157.0 | 1/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Maryland?
Gaithersburg, MD is the safest city in Maryland with a total crime rate of 1,564.9 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 3,206 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.