College Park, MD Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: College Park, MD Crime & Safety

Is College Park, MD safe in 2026?

College Park earns an overall city-wide safety rating of B (Safe), based on analysis of all 12 neighborhoods. A full 75% of neighborhoods carry an A or B grade — meaning 9 out of 12 areas are considered safe or very safe. Specifically, 4 neighborhoods (33.3%) earned a Grade A and 5 neighborhoods (41.7%) earned a Grade B. No neighborhood in College Park received a D or F rating. The safest areas — University of Maryland, Old Town, College Park Estates, and Yarrow — all hold an A- grade, while neighborhoods like Berwyn Heights, West College Park, Downtown College Park, and Calvert Hills each earned a B+. The most caution is warranted in Berwyn District (C-) and Lakeland (C), which represent the 25% of neighborhoods graded C. Overall, College Park compares favorably to many similarly sized cities near Washington, D.C.

What is the crime rate in College Park, MD?

College Park's overall crime grade is D at the city level, which reflects the city's aggregate crime volume relative to national benchmarks — a figure influenced by its dense college-town environment and a poverty rate of 25.2%. However, the neighborhood-level picture is considerably more nuanced: when crime is analyzed by district, 75% of College Park's 12 neighborhoods rate B or better, and 0% receive a D or F. The remaining 25% of neighborhoods fall into the C range (C or C-). The city has a population of 32,221 spread across a density of 2,217 residents per square mile, and a median household income of $68,825. Higher-income neighborhoods like College Park Estates ($165,701 median income, A-) and Yarrow ($157,212 median income, A-) show substantially lower crime rates than the city average, demonstrating that neighborhood selection matters significantly when assessing personal risk.

What are the safest neighborhoods in College Park, MD?

Four neighborhoods earned the top A- grade in 2026: University of Maryland (population 11,986), Old Town (population 1,460), College Park Estates (population 443), and Yarrow (population 278). Together, these four A-rated areas account for 33.3% of all analyzed neighborhoods. Five additional neighborhoods hold a B+ grade — Berwyn Heights, West College Park, Downtown College Park, Calvert Hills, and North College Park (which grades B) — collectively representing another 41.7% of neighborhoods. Notably, high-income areas correlate strongly with safety: College Park Estates ($165,701), Yarrow ($157,212), and Berwyn Heights ($120,801) all sit well above the city's $68,825 median income and all grade A- or B+. Residents and students prioritizing safety should focus their housing search in these districts, as they account for the overwhelming majority of College Park's safest real estate.

Which parts of College Park have higher crime?

The Berwyn District is College Park's lowest-graded neighborhood at C-, making it the area of greatest concern among the 12 analyzed. Lakeland follows with a C grade. A third neighborhood, Sunnyside, holds a C+ grade — placing it in the lower tier but still above the C baseline. These three C-range neighborhoods represent exactly 25% of all neighborhoods analyzed. It is worth noting that even the lowest-graded areas in College Park did not reach a D or F — a meaningful distinction compared to peer cities. Visitors and residents in or near these districts are encouraged to use the interactive crime map to review recent incident patterns and exercise standard urban precautions such as securing vehicles, traveling in groups after dark, and reporting suspicious activity to the Prince George's County Police Department.

Is College Park a good place to live for students and families?

College Park offers a compelling case for both students and families, though the right neighborhood choice is critical. The city's median home value of $345,315 and median rent of $1,583/month position it as moderately priced relative to the Washington, D.C. metro area. The unemployment rate stands at 5%, and while the poverty rate of 25.2% is elevated — partly driven by the large student population at the University of Maryland — many residential neighborhoods report strong economic profiles. For families, College Park Estates ($165,701 median income, A-), Yarrow ($157,212, A-), Berwyn Heights ($120,801, B+), and Calvert Hills ($108,193, B+) offer the best combination of safety grades and household income stability. For students, the University of Maryland neighborhood itself earns an A- despite a lower median income of $23,096, reflecting the campus safety infrastructure in place. With 75% of neighborhoods graded A or B and zero neighborhoods graded D or F, College Park's safety profile supports quality living for a wide range of residents when informed neighborhood decisions are made.