Frederick, MD Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Frederick, MD

Is Frederick, MD safe?

Frederick earns a city-wide Safety Rating of Safe (B), and the data backs that up: across 68 analyzed neighborhoods, 78% are rated Grade A or B, meaning the vast majority of the city sits in the low-to-moderate crime range. At the top of the safety spectrum, neighborhoods like Willow Brook (A+), Hillcrest (A+), Northgate (A+), Governor's Choice (A+), and Baker Park (A+) all carry the highest possible grade. On the other end, only 1 neighborhood (1.5%) received a Grade D, and zero neighborhoods received an F. Areas like Frederick Heights and Golden Mile carry a C- grade, which warrants awareness but does not represent a severe crime environment. By most measures, Frederick is a safe mid-sized city.

What is the overall crime grade for Frederick?

Frederick's overall crime grade is a C on a city-wide basis, reflecting the balance between its many safe neighborhoods and a small number of higher-activity areas. Breaking that down: 58.8% of neighborhoods (40 out of 68) earned an A grade, and another 19.1% (13 neighborhoods) earned a B. That means roughly 4 in 5 Frederick neighborhoods fall into the safe category. Only 20.6% of neighborhoods (14) received a C grade, and just 1 neighborhood (1.5%) received a D. The overall C grade reflects city-wide aggregation that weights higher-activity corridors, but the neighborhood-level picture is considerably more positive for most residents.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Frederick?

Frederick has an impressive roster of high-safety neighborhoods. The top-rated areas all carry an A+ grade and include:

• Willow Brook — A+, median income $128,166, population ~1,149
• Hillcrest — A+, median income $98,113, population ~1,383
• Northgate — A+, median income $128,216, population ~473
• Governor's Choice — A+, median income $136,866, population ~400
• Riverside Corporate Park — A+, median income $135,260
• Baker Park — A+, median income $142,308, population ~477

Just below the A+ tier, neighborhoods like Dearbought (A) — with a median income of $148,043 and a population of over 2,000 — and Rosedale (A) also rank among the city's safest. Combined, these Grade A neighborhoods represent 58.8% of all analyzed areas, giving homebuyers and renters a wide selection of low-crime communities.

Which neighborhoods in Frederick have higher crime rates?

Based on the analysis of 68 neighborhoods, the areas with comparatively higher crime activity include Frederick Heights (C-), Golden Mile (C-), Stonegate (C), Waverley View (C), and Ballenger Creek Center (C). It's important to put these grades in context: a C or C- grade indicates above-average crime relative to other Frederick neighborhoods, but these areas are not outliers in a national sense. Only 1.5% of Frederick's neighborhoods (1 out of 68) received a D grade, and no neighborhood received an F. Residents and visitors who spend time in these corridors should exercise standard urban awareness — securing vehicles, staying alert in parking areas, and being mindful of surroundings.

How does Frederick's crime compare to other Maryland cities?

Frederick's safety profile compares favorably within Maryland. With 78% of its neighborhoods graded A or B and only 2% graded D or F, Frederick outperforms many larger Maryland metros in neighborhood-level safety distribution. The city's median household income of $78,400, unemployment rate of 4.7%, and poverty rate of 10.4% all contribute to a socioeconomic environment that tends to correlate with lower crime. While the overall city grade of C reflects some higher-activity pockets, the neighborhood breakdown tells a story of a predominantly safe community — particularly in areas like Willow Brook, Baker Park, and Dearbought, where incomes are well above the city median and crime grades are at the top of the scale.

Is Frederick a good place to live based on crime and safety data?

The data makes a strong case for Frederick as a livable city. Consider the key figures: 58.8% of neighborhoods are Grade A, another 19.1% are Grade B, and the combined safe-neighborhood share hits 78%. The city's median home value of $277,524 and median rent of $1,378 place it in a relatively accessible range for a mid-Atlantic city, while the median household income of $78,400 suggests residents have meaningful purchasing power. Neighborhoods like Dearbought (Grade A, income $148,043) and Governor's Choice (Grade A+, income $136,866) represent the upper end of what Frederick offers, while a broad middle tier of Grade A and B neighborhoods gives families and individuals plenty of options. The very low share of D and F neighborhoods — just 1.5% and 0% respectively — means severe crime concentrations are nearly absent from the city's landscape.