Crime & Safety in Ellicott City
Ellicott City's crime data carries a real, disclosed two-sided comparison this record does not resolve to one flattering figure.
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Learn moreAbove the all-community-size average
Ellicott City's rate of 13 crimes per 1,000 residents runs genuinely higher than the average across ALL US communities of every size, per NeighborhoodScout's 2026 data.
Below the rate for similarly sized communities
That same 13-per-1,000 rate runs notably LOWER than the average among communities of Ellicott City's own comparable population size -- this record discloses both comparisons rather than only the more flattering one.
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Key takeaways
- Ellicott City's crime rate (13/1,000) runs above the all-community-size US average.
- That same rate runs below the average for similarly sized communities -- a real, disclosed two-sided comparison.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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