The 10 Safest Cities In Maryland For 2024

The 10 Safest Cities In Maryland For 2024

1. Ocean Pines

Ocean Pines is the ideal destination when you're trying to find that true Maryland feel with safe, small city vibes and big city pride. This is definitely one of the reasons it has held strong in the top three to be our safest city in Maryland.

Ocean Pines' gold star qualities like the non-existent number of crimes per 100,000 residents, their large number of educated residents, and their A+ social and economic infrastructure, speaks volumes.

It might not be Baltimore, but this little beach city with a vibrant art scene, five star restaurants, unforgettable summer festivals, and endless fun, is just as notable and just as safe. Probably why it's one of the most populous cities on the Atlantic side of Maryland.

2. Thurmont

No this is not a suburb of Washington, D.C., but Thurmont, Maryland is just as safe and just as cool. It's so safe that it made the number 2 spot on our Safest Places to Live in Maryland 2024 list.

Located on Maryland's northern border, the only crimes that might happen in this city of 6,500 residents is someone dips their crab cake in ranch or someone is caught wearing a Redskins jersey.

When Thurmont's residents aren't busy spying on Camp David or checking on their neighbors, they are busy running around adding those "Your Children Live Here" signs to the community. Good work Thurmont.

There really is a true sense of community in this quaint town in Frederick county. Thurmont's gold star qualities like the non-existent number of crimes, their large number of educated residents, and just their overall safety standards.

3. Frostburg

Frostburg, located in the Allegheny Mountains on the eastern slope of Big Savage Mountain is our third safest city in Maryland. Don't let the words frost and savage scare you, it's really safe here. This little city river city is super family friendly and virtually crime free. It's one of the safest places to call home on our list.

Frostburg's overall HomeSnacks snackability score was off the hook: a straight up 7/10! Not surprising, considering their safety rating is an 8/10 and percentage of educated residents is 8/10. Busy people = less naughty people. If that doesn't say safe, we don't know what does.

Keep making' the Old Line State proud, Frostburg. We all could learn a lot from this Allegany County city.

4. Glenarden

It might not be Barney Fife's Mayberry, or maybe it is, but this safe, little Prince George County city with a vibrant community, quiet neighborhoods, and hardworking residents is just as notable and just as safe. And it is definitely why Glenarden is our fourth safest city in Maryland.

It doesn't end there, folks. This little Maryland gem, scored a strong 9/10 on our snackability scale. They scored an 8/10 for job opportunities and an 8/10 for number of educated residents. I think it's safe to say they're the poster city for the rest of the state. And word on the street, young professionals are starting to take notice and move Glenarden's direction. So don't wait, because the word is out.

5. Mount Airy

Mount Airy may be short on crime, but it certainly isn't short on wine. In a town of under 10,000, Mount Airy has THREE vineyards, so you'll never go thirsty for vino. With all that booze around, you'd think drunken hooliganism would be a lot more prevalent, but Mount Airy averaged only one violent crime per season in the last year of available data. Combine that with a stellar property crime rate, and you've got yourself the fourth safest town in Maryland.

Mount Airy is a part of both the Baltimore and Washington metro areas.

6. Bowie

Of course Bowie is safe. It's the home to Bowie State University. You wouldn't send your college kids just anywhere, right? Probably why they also have a large number of educated residents, and probably why they are our sixth safest city in Maryland. Safe and smart?! Good work Bowie!

This is the quintessential Maryland city located just East of Washington, D.C. Not surprising, they received an 8/10 safety score and an 9/10 amenities score. The neighborhoods are safe and there's a ton of stuff to do.

Whether it's betting on horses, strolling their bustling downtown, or buying crab at the local seafood shop, nothing says safe like a community that creates opportunities to get to know anything and everything about each other. Just make sure you take the trash out in proper attire because someone is always watching, and you wouldn't want to make the front page of the Bowie Blade News.

7. Taneytown

Where Maryland Highway 194 meets Maryland Highway 140 is Taneytown. They take safety seriously in 'Taney'. So serious that their efforts moved them up to become our safest city in Maryland for 2024.

Located in Maryland's northern region, Taneytown offers a safe environment with small town charm that packs a big punch. Not literally, of course. No fighting happens in Carroll County; that wouldn't be safe. Unless, of course, you're wearing a Colts jersey; and then, we're pretty sure no one would be able to guarantee your safety.

Taneytown is also known for its safe, family friendly atmosphere. There is a ton of stuff to do in this little city of close to 8,000 residents. They have a boat load of places to shop and dine, and play. Their immaculate parks, provide the backdrop for safe, friendly games of basketball, volleyball, and soccer for all ages.

8. Hampstead

Boy, oh boy does Hampstead have a lot going for it. What with a perfect 10/10 snackability score, a low cost of living, and now the title of fifth safest town in Maryland. It's hard to think of anything wrong with Hampstead really. Hampstead averaged exactly 1 crime per week in the last year of available data, so it's probably a pretty uneventful place to be a detective.

But for everyone else, kick back with a nice Ruhlman Brewery ale and enjoy the sanctuary of Hampstead.

9. Easton

As the county seat of Talbot County, Easton is recognized for its judicious blend of historical significance, centered around its early 18th-century courthouse, and contemporary amenities for its 17,237 residents. The city, applauded for its low seventh safest place rank in violent crime with only 21 instances and 1 murder case, demonstrates a steadfast dedication to public safety.

Furthermore, with 211 reported property crimes, Easton's position as the 13th safest regarding property offenses exemplifies its protective stance on community security and the cultural heritage that shapes its identity.

10. Brunswick

Brunswick is a super consistent place: it has the eighth safest rate of property crime and 12th safest rate of violent crime in Maryland, giving it the tenth place ranking overall.

And for those into the world's safest hobby, Brunswick has just the place for you. Judging by the fact that Brunswick averages just one violent crime per month, I'd say your day is unlikely to go off the rails in Brunswick.

Brunswick is just over the Potomac River from Virginia.

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