Neighborhood Crime Report
The Birches
Columbia, MD
A-
Crime Score
Very low crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
127
27% above avg
Robbery
25
75% below avg
Burglary
42
58% below avg
Larceny/Theft
88
12% below avg
Vehicle Theft
62
38% below avg
Demographics
$600,539
Average Home
$143,750
Average Income
143
Population
54.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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The Birches Details
The Birches, Columbia Crime Information
Columbia, MD neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
A-
The Birches
Columbia, MD
Crime Score: A- – Very low crime
Updated yesterday at 10:55pm
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143
Population
$143,750
Median Income
$600,539
Median Home Value
54.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
127
Robbery
25
Burglary
42
Larceny/Theft
88
Vehicle Theft
62
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$600,539
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
87.5%
Renter Occupied
12.5%
Cost of Living
↑
50% higher than national average
🏠 Housing
+46%
🛒 Food & Groceries
+35%
🚗 Transportation
+43%
🏥 Healthcare
+25%
💡 Utilities
+28%
Demographics
Education Level
9.5%
High School+
26.2%
Bachelor's+
48.0%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
58.2%
Black/African American
24.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Asian
8.9%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
42° / 23°F
Summer (Jul)
87° / 64°F
🌧️
44.9"
Annual Rain
❄️
21.0"
Annual Snow
Nearby Neighborhoods
About The Birches
The Birches is a neighborhood located in Columbia, MD. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 143 residents with a median household income of $143,750.
Safety Tips
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
- Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities