New Carrollton, MD Crime Rate and Safety Report

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2455400, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 60% of the reported incidents (24 out of 40 total crimes). Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most frequent (11 incidents), followed by Motor Vehicle Theft (7 incidents), and then Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (both with 3 incidents each). Assault is the second most common crime category, with 14 incidents, representing 35% of the total. Robbery and other offenses (specifically Fraud Offenses) each account for a single incident, representing 2.5% each. To provide a more comprehensive understanding, additional context is needed. GEOID 16000US2455400 corresponds to the city of Mount Rainier, Maryland. According to recent estimates, Mount Rainier has a population of approximately 8,000 residents and a median household income of around $75,000. Given the total crime count of 40 incidents, the crime rate per 100,000 residents can be estimated at 500. This figure provides a baseline for comparison against state and national averages. To calculate the violent crime rate, we sum the incidents of robbery and assault, resulting in 15 violent crimes. This translates to a violent crime rate of approximately 187.5 per 100,000 residents. The property crime rate, based on the 24 property crime incidents, is approximately 300 per 100,000 residents. Without a standardized safety scoring system or grade, it's challenging to assign a definitive safety score or grade. However, based on the crime rates, Mount Rainier's safety level can be assessed relative to other cities with similar demographics. Further analysis would benefit from crime map data, which would visually represent crime hotspots and patterns within the city. Additionally, zip code-specific data would provide a more granular understanding of crime distribution. Based on the data, the primary insight is that property crime, particularly larceny and motor vehicle theft, poses the most significant challenge in Mount Rainier. While violent crime is present, it occurs at a lower frequency than property crime. Focused efforts on preventing theft and vandalism could potentially lead to a significant reduction in overall crime rates.