Takoma Park, Maryland Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 17,418
Key Insights
- →Takoma Park has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 539.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 2.5% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 10% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.08 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
539.7
+2.5% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
7073.1
1,232 total
vs National Avg
↑ 50%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 94
Murder0
Rape8
Robbery44
Aggravated Assault42
Property Crime: 1,232
Burglary108
Larceny-Theft1,022
Motor Vehicle Theft102
Arson2
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,418 | 94 | 539.7 | 0 | 1,232 | 7073.1 |
| 2023 | 17,290 | 91 | 526.3 | 0 | 992 | 5737.4 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Takoma Park
Based on violent crime rate of 539.7 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.