Ever wonder which areas in Maryland are the most dangerous? While you can probably guess a few, some of these may surprise you. We searched through several sources to compile this list of the 12 most dangerous places in Maryland after dark. Take a look.

1. Baltimore
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It's no surprise that Baltimore is number one when it comes to dangerous places in Maryland. Its violent crime rate surpasses all other Maryland towns and it's constantly listed in the top 10 most dangerous places in the entire U.S. There have been 109 homicides in Baltimore so far in 2020. You can keep up to date with Baltimore homicides by clicking here.
2. Elkton
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According to Neighborhood Scout, Elkton's violent crime rate is higher than the national average. And while property crime rates for Maryland are about 1 in 49, Elkton's rate is 1 in 16.
3. Bladensburg
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Neighborhood Scout reports that Bladensburg's annual crimes per square mile is 386. To put that in perspective, the national average is a mere 31.1.
4. Ocean City
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Ocean City has recently popped up on several "dangerous" lists. According to Neighborhood Scout, Ocean City's safest areas are Bay Shore Acres and Cape Isle of Wight. However, the city ranks zero percent safer than other U.S. cities. Your chances of becoming a victim of property crime are 1 in 8 in Ocean City compared to 1 in 49 in Maryland.
5. Salisbury
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According to RoadSnacks, Salisbury ranks near the top of the list when it comes to both violent and property crimes. Total crimes tally 5,484, which is 113.5 percent above the nation average. This is a charming place to visit during the day but you may not want to wander around at night.
6. Cambridge
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With a mix of thefts, rapes, and assault, Cambridge comes in at number six on our list and is only two percent safer than other U.S. cities, according to Neighborhood Scout.. Your chances of becoming the victim of a violent crime in Cambridge are 1 in 94 compared to a 1 in 213 chance overall in Maryland. Cambridge continues to appear on national reports due to violence, and it could continue to rank as the years progress.

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7) Hyattsville
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Hyattsville's is just three percent safer than other U.S. cities, according to Neighborhood Scout. Hyattsville experiences 51 property crimes for every 1,000 residents. That number is just 30 out of 1,000 for Maryland as a whole.
8. Suitland
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Suitland's annual crimes per square mile ranks at 221 via Neighborhood Scout. Compare that to Maryland's average of 52, and that's a pretty significant amount.
9. Princess Anne
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According to statistics, Princess Anne is only safer than two percent of U.S. cities. The odds of becoming a victim of a violent crime are 1 in 80, which is significantly higher than Maryland's average of 1 in 213.
10. Mount Rainier
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At under one square mile, Mount Rainier may be small, but it packs a lot of crime into its little town. Mount Rainier continuously ranks on Maryland's most dangerous lists for its violent crime and property thefts. While it's nine percent safer than other U.S. cities, your chances of becoming a victim of property crime are 1 in 30, according to Neighborhood Scout.
11. Temple Hills
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Temple Hills is safer than just 17 percent of other U.S. cities, according to Neighborhood Scout. Your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime are 1 in 243 in Temple Hills. You also have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of property crime.
12. Cumberland
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Sorry, Western Maryland. Cumberland just makes our list with crimes per square mile at 101 a year. It's only safer than four percent of U.S. cities, according to Neighborhood Scout. Your chances of becoming a victim of property crime are 1 in 22 in Cumberland.

Did any of these surprise you? For another eye-opening list, check out the 10 counties with the most sex offenders in Maryland.

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Where is the best place to live in Maryland?

Whether you’re currently living in Maryland or hope to move to the beautiful state, you’ll quickly discover there are some pretty amazing places to live. One of the best places to live in Maryland is, hands down, Frederick. The charming town, for example, is within fairly easy driving distance of both Baltimore and Washington D.C., making for fun day trips. If you’re looking for a town that’s affordable, has a hip art scene, and an eclectic group of restaurants, look no further than Frederick.

Several years ago, Columbia was named the best place to live in Maryland and in the United States by Money Magazine.

What are the friendliest towns in Maryland?

Marylanders are some of the friendliest people in the country. If you had to pinpoint the friendliest towns in Maryland, however, you’d probably have a bit of trouble. New Market in Frederick County, for example, is a small town of just under 700 people. Townspeople are friendly, hosting a Christmas in New Market Festival each holiday season.

Feel like one of the community when you visit Rising Sun, a small, enchanting town that’s home to just under 3,000 residents. The friendly small town is perhaps best known for its movies in the park during the summer.

Where should I go to take photos of Maryland?

You’ll find crime in Maryland and dangerous neighborhoods in Maryland, just like anywhere else in the county. However, the positives far outweigh the negatives. You’ll also find an abundance of beautiful places to take photos of Maryland. If you’ve got free time on a warm summer day, for example, stop by Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton. Snap photos of the whimsical displays, like fish swimming under floating lily pads. Swallow Falls State Park in Oakland is an ideal destination, especially if you’re a fan of waterfalls.

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