Neighborhood Crime Report
Rock Creek Palisades
Kensington, MD
B+

Crime Score

Average crime

Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault 118
18% above avg
Robbery 64
36% below avg
Burglary 55
45% below avg
Larceny/Theft 94
6% below avg
Vehicle Theft 88
12% below avg
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Demographics
$598,963
Average Home
$117,689
Average Income
3,250
Population
42.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Crime Level
Low High
Rock Creek Palisades Details

Rock Creek Palisades, Kensington Crime Information

Kensington, MD neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

B+

Rock Creek Palisades

Kensington, MD

Crime Score: B+ – Average crime

3,250
Population
$117,689
Median Income
$598,963
Median Home Value
42.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 118
Robbery 64
Burglary 55
Larceny/Theft 94
Vehicle Theft 88

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$598,963
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
73.6%
Renter Occupied
26.4%

Cost of Living

20% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +18%
🛒 Food & Groceries +12%
🚗 Transportation +14%
🏥 Healthcare +2%
💡 Utilities +5%

Demographics

Education Level

17.6%
High School+
26.5%
Bachelor's+
26.0%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
55.6%
Black/African American
14.3%
Hispanic/Latino
21.5%
Asian
13.0%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
42° / 24°F
Summer (Jul)
87° / 65°F
🌧️
43.4"
Annual Rain
❄️
21.0"
Annual Snow

Rock Creek Palisades, Kensington Crime Information

Kensington, MD neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

B+

Rock Creek Palisades

Kensington, MD

Crime Score: B+ – Average crime

Low High
3,250
Population
$117,689
Median Income
$598,963
Median Home Value
42.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 118
Robbery 64
Burglary 55
Larceny/Theft 94
Vehicle Theft 88

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$598,963
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
73.6%
Renter Occupied
26.4%

Cost of Living

20% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +18%
🛒 Food & Groceries +12%
🚗 Transportation +14%
🏥 Healthcare +2%
💡 Utilities +5%

Demographics

Education Level

17.6%
High School+
26.5%
Bachelor's+
26.0%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
55.6%
Black/African American
14.3%
Hispanic/Latino
21.5%
Asian
13.0%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
42° / 24°F
Summer (Jul)
87° / 65°F
🌧️
43.4"
Annual Rain
❄️
21.0"
Annual Snow

About Rock Creek Palisades

Rock Creek Palisades is a neighborhood located in Kensington, MD. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 3,250 residents with a median household income of $117,689.

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