Berwyn Heights, Maryland Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 3,241
Key Insights
- →Berwyn Heights has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 401.1 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 62.3% from the previous year.
- →1 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 30.9 per 100K.
- →Safer than 17% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.28 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
401.1
+62.3% YoY
Murder Rate
30.9
1 murders
Property Crime Rate
1450.2
47 total
vs National Avg
↑ 12%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 13
Murder1
Rape0
Robbery3
Aggravated Assault9
Property Crime: 47
Burglary1
Larceny-Theft41
Motor Vehicle Theft5
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,241 | 13 | 401.1 | 1 | 47 | 1450.2 |
| 2023 | 3,237 | 8 | 247.1 | 0 | 64 | 1977.1 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Berwyn Heights
Based on violent crime rate of 401.1 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Similar Cities
Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):
National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.