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Crime rate in Forest Heights, Maryland (MD): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Forest Heights, MD compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Forest Heights, MD

The 2020 crime rate in Forest Heights, MD is 212 (City-Data.com crime index), which is about the average for the U.S. cities. It was higher than in 77.1% U.S. cities. The 2020 Forest Heights crime rate fell by 25% compared to 2019. In the last 5 years Forest Heights has seen increasing violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Forest Heights, MD is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Forest Heights:

212.1
Alexandria:

143.9
Morningside:

262.6
Capitol Heights:

193.6
District Heights:

137.9
Washington:

426.6
Fairmount Heights:

283.7
Seat Pleasant:

232.1
Colmar Manor:

209.8
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Forest Heights by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(81.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(39.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(77.4)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
5
(196.1)
2
(81.7)
5
(202.4)
3
(120.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(118.4)
1
(38.7)
2
(77.0)
1
(38.5)
0
(0.0)
4
(154.9)
6
(233.1)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
4
(156.9)
7
(286.1)
10
(404.9)
1
(40.1)
4
(159.7)
3
(118.4)
4
(154.7)
3
(115.5)
3
(115.5)
0
(0.0)
3
(116.1)
5
(194.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
26
(1,020)
44
(1,798)
44
(1,781)
25
(1,002)
38
(1,518)
21
(828.7)
23
(889.4)
29
(1,116)
23
(885.6)
16
(618.2)
2
(77.4)
6
(233.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
10
(392.2)
31
(1,267)
25
(1,012)
12
(481.0)
22
(878.6)
29
(1,144)
21
(812.1)
26
(1,001)
12
(462.1)
25
(966.0)
11
(425.9)
26
(1,010)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
6
(235.3)
8
(326.9)
3
(121.5)
1
(40.1)
4
(159.7)
6
(236.8)
1
(38.7)
2
(77.0)
4
(154.0)
6
(231.8)
11
(425.9)
15
(582.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index196.1284.4478.5136.7186.1260.9140.4170.5127.5100.5281.1212.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.


When are crimes committed in Forest Heights, MD?

Violent crime rate in 2020
Forest Heights:

213.7
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Forest Heights:

290.4
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Forest Heights:

0.0
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Forest Heights:

77.0
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Forest Heights:

96.2
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Forest Heights:

96.7
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Forest Heights:

197.3
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Forest Heights:

79.9
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Forest Heights:

80.2
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Forest Heights:

465.6
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Forest Heights:

183.9
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Forest Heights:

176.5
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Forest Heights:

115.8
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Forest Heights:

91.3
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Forest Heights:

36.1
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Forest Heights:

108.1
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2020
Forest Heights:

184.5
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Forest Heights:

100.7
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Forest Heights:

206.7
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Forest Heights:

223.3
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Forest Heights:

284.8
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Forest Heights:

224.3
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Forest Heights:

258.5
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Forest Heights:

371.4
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Forest Heights:

230.5
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Forest Heights:

425.1
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Forest Heights:

472.0
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Forest Heights:

258.8
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Forest Heights:

231.6
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Forest Heights:

241.1
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Forest Heights:

363.1
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Forest Heights:

418.0
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 16 (12 officers - 11 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.68
Maryland average:

2.47

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 8 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.72
Maryland average:

2.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 8 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.71
Maryland average:

2.82

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.70
Maryland average:

2.80

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 6 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.54
Maryland average:

2.81

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.69
Maryland average:

2.84

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 8 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.32
Maryland average:

2.88

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.76
Maryland average:

2.66

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 7 (5 officers - 4 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.00
Maryland average:

2.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 7 (5 officers - 4 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.00
Maryland average:

2.63

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 7 (5 officers - 4 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.02
Maryland average:

2.73

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 7 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.04
Maryland average:

2.77

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 4 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.18
Maryland average:

2.84

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 6 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.93
Maryland average:

2.86

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 6 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.88
Maryland average:

2.84

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 8 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.61
Maryland average:

2.68

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 4 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.11
Maryland average:

2.67

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 6 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
Maryland average:

2.68

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 5 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.48
Maryland average:

2.77

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Forest Heights, MD
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 20745.