Crime Safety Grade

B+

Bowie, MD Crime Rate

Lower crime than 96% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 67+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Bowie Safe?

With an overall crime index of 38, Bowie has a 62% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 373. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Fairview earning an A+ grade while Lake Arbor rates B+.

Crime Index Comparison

Bowie
38
Maryland Avg
101
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
38
62% below average
Violent Crime
67
33% below average
Property Crime
59
41% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Bowie

1 in 373

Property crime: 1 in 424

Where Is It Safe in Bowie?

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Bowie Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Robbery · 1% below avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 58% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 45 ▼ 55%
Assault Violent 58 ▼ 42%
Robbery Violent 99 ▼ 1%
Burglary Property 42 ▼ 58%
Larceny / Theft Property 72 ▼ 28%
Vehicle Theft Property 63 ▼ 37%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Bowie Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Amber Meadows A+ 44
2 Rolling Hills A+ 11
3 Tall Oaks Crossing A+ 23
4 Tall Oaks Estates A+ 5
5 Collington Manor A+ 28
6 Collington Station A+ 28
7 Fairview A+ 11
8 Devonshire A+ 23
9 Woodmore Oak Creek A+ 28
10 Huntington Crest A+ 11
11 Old Bowie A+ 23
12 Ashleigh Station A+ 23
13 Ashleigh A+ 6
14 Mitchellville East A+ 38
15 Woodmore A+ 20
16 Grovehurst A+ 23
17 Saddlebrook East A 11
18 Overbrook A 11
19 Oak Tree A 18
20 Fox Hill A 21
21 Old Stage A 55
22 Spring Meadows A 55
23 Westview A 55
24 Old Stage Knolls South A 55
25 Pointer Ridge A 26
26 Kenilworth A 56
27 Glen Allen A 25
28 Northridge A 42
29 Heather Hills A 23
30 Forest Hills A 14
31 Derbyshire A 14
32 Bowie Forest A 14
33 Fairwood A 26
34 Stewart's Landing A 18
35 Dixon A 18
36 Mitchellville A 29
37 Idlewild A 52
38 Yorktown A 49
39 Somerset A 25
40 Meadowbrook A 40
41 Tulip Grove A- 56
42 Rockledge A- 29
43 Whitehall A- 43
44 Old Chapel Estates A- 27
45 Saddlebrook West A- 27
46 Belair Town A- 51
47 Northview A- 58
48 Belair Town II A- 67
49 Victoria Heights A- 67
50 Buckingham A- 81
51 Chapel Forge A- 62
52 Covington Manor and The Towns A- 34
53 Woodmore Highlands A- 41
54 Glenridge A- 30
55 Grady's Walk A- 30
56 Highbridge Park A- 30
57 Belair Greens A- 30
58 Old Chapel A- 30
59 Long Ridge B+ 61
60 Princeton Square B+ 61
61 Queen Anne B+ 82
62 Oakpond B+ 71
63 Lake Arbor B+ 62
64 Archstone B 89
65 Longleaf B 89
66 Patuxent Overlook B 89
67 Enfield Chase B 79

Bowie Crime by Zip Code

20715
A- Index: 40
20720
A- Index: 33
20721
A- Index: 30
20716
B+ Index: 58
20718
B+ Index: 30

Bowie Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
58,158
Median Income
$116,796
Home Value
$349,614
Median Rent
$1,937
Home Ownership
85%

Racial Demographics

White
25.2%
Black
62.4%
Hispanic
6.3%
Asian
4.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Bowie?
Bowie has an overall crime index of 38, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Bowie are rated A or B for safety.
Is Bowie safe to live in?
Bowie has a crime safety grade of B+. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bowie?
The safest neighborhoods in Bowie based on crime data include Fairview, Grovehurst, Collington Station, Huntington Crest, and Amber Meadows. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Bowie crime compare to the national average?
Bowie's overall crime index is 38 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 62% lower than the typical US city.

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