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The safest neighborhoods in Gaithersburg, MD
Ranked from the 41 Gaithersburg areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1North Potomac· GaithersburgExtremely low rates of violent and property crime compared to state and national averages93Go
- 2Kentlands· GaithersburgExtremely low rates of violent and property crime compared to national and regional benchmarks93Go
- 3Washington Grove· GaithersburgNegligible violent crime rate and exceptionally peaceful residential streets.92Go
- 4Crown· GaithersburgViolent crime rates are negligible and well below state and national averages.91Go
- 5King Farm· GaithersburgSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates than state and national medians90Go
- 6Potomac Grove· GaithersburgViolent crime rates are exceptionally low and significantly below national and state averages90Go
- 7Quince Orchard Knolls· GaithersburgExceptionally low rates of violent crime and minimal serious property crime90Go
- 8Derwood· GaithersburgViolent crime rates are significantly lower than national and regional averages88Go
- 9Quince Orchard· GaithersburgViolent crime rates are significantly lower than both state and national benchmarks87Go
- 10Rio· GaithersburgExtremely low violent crime rate supported by dedicated private security patrols and active Montgomery County police presence87Go
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.