The safest neighborhoods in Essex, MD
Ranked from the 15 Essex areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Island View Beach· EssexLow violent crime rates relative to the broader Baltimore metropolitan area.76Go, stay aware
- 2Battle Grove· EssexSubstantially lower violent crime levels compared to the Baltimore metropolitan core73Go, stay aware
- 3Valecrest· EssexSubstantially lower violent crime levels compared to urban Baltimore City corridors to the west71Go, stay aware
- 4Hartland Village· EssexPredominantly quiet suburban neighborhood with low pedestrian-targeted violent crime71Go, stay aware
- 5Charlesmont· EssexLower violent crime rates compared to nearby urban Baltimore City districts71Go, stay aware
- 6Rosedale Terrace· EssexEstablished residential streets with a solid rate of owner-occupied single-family homes71Go, stay aware
- 7Back River Highlands· EssexLower violent crime rates compared to urban Baltimore City neighborhoods to the west70Go, stay aware
- 8Hamiltowne· EssexLower violent crime rates compared to nearby urban Baltimore city neighborhoods70Go, stay aware
- 9Hyde Park· EssexPredominantly owner-occupied residential fabric with relatively low daytime violent crime.70Go, stay aware
- 10Fontana Village· EssexLower violent crime rate compared to nearby Baltimore City neighborhoods70Go, stay aware
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.