Severn, MD Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Severn, MD

Is Severn, MD safe?

Severn earns a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A), placing it among the most secure communities in the region. Every one of the two neighborhoods analyzed — Gambrills and Severn — received an A-range grade, meaning 100% of analyzed neighborhoods fall into the safest category. For context, Gambrills holds a full A and the broader Severn community holds an A-. While no ZIP code is entirely crime-free, residents and prospective buyers can feel confident that Severn's safety profile is well above average for a suburban community of its size.

What is the crime rate in Severn, MD?

Severn's overall crime grade is a C at the county-comparison level, yet its neighborhood-level safety rating climbs to Very Safe (A) — a distinction worth understanding. The neighborhood grades tell the more granular story: 100% of Severn's analyzed neighborhoods score A or A-, with zero neighborhoods graded B, C, D, or F. Gambrills, with a population of roughly 2,900 and a median household income of $139,103, earns a straight A. The main Severn community, home to about 48,061 residents and a median income of $127,169, holds an A-. These figures suggest that day-to-day safety conditions across Severn's neighborhoods are strong, even if certain county-level benchmarks produce a moderate composite grade.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Severn?

Both neighborhoods included in the 2026 analysis rank at the top of the safety scale:

• Gambrills — Grade A: The highest-rated neighborhood in the dataset, Gambrills has a population of approximately 2,900 and a median household income of $139,103 — the highest of any neighborhood analyzed. Its small size and high income correlate with very low reported crime activity.
• Severn — Grade A-: The largest community in the analysis at roughly 48,061 residents, Severn proper maintains an A- safety grade despite its significantly larger population. With a median income of $127,169, it ranks as the second-highest-income neighborhood and consistently demonstrates low per-capita crime rates.

Taken together, these two neighborhoods account for 100% of the Grade A or A- designations in the Severn area — a strong indicator of community-wide safety.

Is Severn a good place to live in 2026?

The data points strongly in favor of Severn as a desirable place to call home. Consider the key figures: a median household income of $109,948, a median home value of $370,319, and a median rent of $1,739 — all reflecting a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class community. The unemployment rate of 4.5% and a poverty rate of just 6.1% signal a healthy local economy with limited economic stress. Layer in the fact that 100% of analyzed neighborhoods carry A-range safety grades, and Severn presents a compelling case for families, remote workers, and professionals who want suburban comfort within commuting distance of both Baltimore and Annapolis. Population density sits at a manageable 1,123 residents per square mile, preserving the spacious feel that many suburban buyers seek.

How does Severn's safety compare to other Maryland communities?

Severn's city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) positions it favorably against many Maryland suburbs. The combination of a low poverty rate (6.1%), above-average household incomes in both Gambrills ($139,103) and Severn proper ($127,169), and zero neighborhoods graded below A- distinguishes it from communities where safety grades are more mixed. While the overall crime grade of C reflects broader county or regional benchmarks, the neighborhood-level breakdown — 100% A or A- — is the more actionable metric for residents evaluating day-to-day safety. Prospective residents comparing Severn to other Anne Arundel County communities will find its safety-to-income profile particularly competitive.

Where can I find official crime data for Severn, MD?

For authoritative, up-to-date crime statistics, the Anne Arundel County Police Department publishes official crime reports and incident data covering Severn and surrounding communities. Third-party platforms such as SpotCrime and CrimeMapping.com also aggregate incident-level data and allow users to filter by crime type and date range. For a neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown — including the A and A- grades assigned to Gambrills and Severn — the DoorProfit crime map provides a synthesized view that combines multiple data sources into a single, easy-to-read format.