Here Are The 10 Most Dangerous Towns In Maryland To Live In

It's natural to wonder which cities in your state are the most dangerous, especially if you're considering moving in the near future. It's good to know the most dangerous places in Maryland. We've pulled the data from Neighborhood Scout's Maryland crime rates to bring you the 10 most dangerous cities in Maryland.

1) Baltimore

It's no surprise that Baltimore ranks as the number one most dangerous city in Maryland. The chances of being a victim of a violent crime are 1 in 70.

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2) Ocean City

Summer brings a higher crime rate to Ocean City each year. The chances of being the victim of a violent crime are 1 in 79, making this second on the list of dangerous places to avoid in Maryland.

3) Elkton

Elkton has the same violent crime rate as Ocean City, 1 in 79. Get an aerial view of Elkton:

4) Pocomoke City

In Pocomoke City, 1 in 83 persons on average are a victim of a violent crime each year.

5) Salisbury

Salisbury's odds of being a victim of a violent crime are 1 in 89, which spike during the summer. Get a bird’s-eye view of Salisbury:

6) Bladensburg

The chance of being a victim of a violent crime in Bladensburg is 1 in 95, but crimes per square mile annually is a whopping 510, which beats Baltimore's 495 per square mile.

7) Suitland

Suitland's victim rate is tied with Bladensburg's at 1 in 95.

8) Cambridge

Chances of being a victim of a violent crime in Cambridge are 1 in 103.

9) Princess Anne

Odds of being a violent crime victim in Princess Anne are 1 in 109.

10) Hyattsville

Hyattsville's violent crime statistic is significantly lower than the rest of the list. However, their annual crimes per square mile is 447, the third highest on the list of the most dangerous places to avoid in Maryland.

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