Forest Heights, Maryland Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 2,573
Key Insights
- →Forest Heights has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 466.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 200.9% from the previous year.
- →2 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 77.7 per 100K.
- →Safer than 14% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.36 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
466.4
+200.9% YoY
Murder Rate
77.7
2 murders
Property Crime Rate
1282.5
33 total
vs National Avg
↑ 30%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 12
Murder2
Rape1
Robbery4
Aggravated Assault5
Property Crime: 33
Burglary3
Larceny-Theft16
Motor Vehicle Theft14
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,573 | 12 | 466.4 | 2 | 33 | 1282.5 |
| 2023 | 2,580 | 4 | 155.0 | 1 | 14 | 542.6 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Forest Heights
Based on violent crime rate of 466.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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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.