Waldorf, MD Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Waldorf, MD Crime & Safety

Is Waldorf, MD safe to live in?

Yes — Waldorf earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) based on neighborhood-level crime analysis. Across the three neighborhoods studied, 100% fall into the safe range: 66.7% (2 neighborhoods) hold a Grade A or A-, and the remaining 33.3% hold a Grade B. No neighborhood in the analysis rated C, D, or F. Bennsville leads with a straight Grade A, followed by Accokeek at Grade A-, and the central Waldorf neighborhood at Grade B. That said, the overall property-crime picture reflected in the citywide Overall Crime Grade of D+ suggests that while neighborhoods feel safe day-to-day, residents should stay alert to opportunistic property crimes, particularly in higher-density corridors.

What is the crime rate in Waldorf, MD?

Waldorf's crime profile is best understood through its neighborhood grades rather than a single number. The city-wide safety rating lands at Very Safe (A), with every analyzed neighborhood earning a B or better. Specifically, 66.7% of neighborhoods rate Grade A or A- and 33.3% rate Grade B — a combined safe rate of 100%. The broader Overall Crime Grade of D+ reflects comparative metro-level benchmarking and property-crime frequency across Charles County, not a reflection of violent crime prevalence. Waldorf's unemployment rate of 4.8% and poverty rate of 6.2% — both relatively low — correlate with its strong neighborhood safety scores.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Waldorf?

The three safest neighborhoods identified in our 2026 analysis are:

• Bennsville — Grade A: With a population of roughly 12,459 and a median household income of $153,402, Bennsville is Waldorf's top-rated neighborhood for safety. Its lower population density and higher income levels align closely with its Grade A designation.
• Accokeek — Grade A-: Home to approximately 11,586 residents and boasting the highest median income in the analysis at $159,683, Accokeek earns an A- and ranks as one of Charles County's most desirable communities for safety-conscious families.
• Waldorf (core neighborhood) — Grade B: The largest neighborhood by far at 75,815 residents, the central Waldorf area carries a Grade B with a median income of $118,211. A B rating still places it firmly in the safe tier — a notable achievement given its population density relative to Bennsville and Accokeek.

All three neighborhoods appear prominently on the Waldorf crime map as low-incident zones compared to regional benchmarks.

Is Waldorf a good place to live in 2026?

By most measurable indicators, yes. Waldorf supports a population of 120,707 with a median household income of $101,733 — well above national averages — and a median home value of $302,529, signaling a stable housing market. The poverty rate of just 6.2% and unemployment rate of 4.8% reflect solid economic fundamentals. On the safety side, 100% of analyzed neighborhoods rate B or higher, and the city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A). Families drawn to higher-income pockets like Bennsville or Accokeek will find Grade A safety ratings paired with median incomes exceeding $150,000. Even the densely populated core Waldorf neighborhood holds a Grade B, making it a reasonable choice for renters — median rent runs $1,716/month — and first-time buyers alike.

How does Waldorf's safety compare across its neighborhoods?

The gap between Waldorf's safest and least-safe analyzed neighborhoods is notably narrow. The spread runs from Grade A (Bennsville) at the top to Grade B (core Waldorf) at the bottom — a difference of just one letter-grade tier. By comparison, many similarly sized communities see grade distributions spanning D or F ratings in their lower-performing zones. Here, 0% of neighborhoods rate C or below. The income differential is worth noting: Bennsville ($153,402 median income) and Accokeek ($159,683) outpace the core Waldorf neighborhood ($118,211) by roughly $35,000–$41,000, and their Grade A ratings reflect that socioeconomic advantage. Still, the core neighborhood's Grade B with a population of 75,815 demonstrates that Waldorf maintains broad safety across its most populated areas.