Crime & Safety in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg's crime data carries a real, disclosed cross-source tension this record does not resolve to one flattering figure.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed cross-source tension
One 2026 source cites an overall citywide 'C' crime grade and roughly 1-in-65 annual victimization odds, while another cites rates running 25-30% below the national average.
Neighborhood-level variation
Three of four neighborhoods reviewed by one source earned an 'A' grade, with the fourth earning a 'B' -- suggesting real, meaningful variation within the city.
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Key takeaways
- Gaithersburg's crime data carries a real, disclosed cross-source tension this record does not resolve to one figure.
- One source's citywide 'C' grade sits alongside another's 25-30%-below-national figure.
- Neighborhood-level grades varied meaningfully (mostly A/B) in the sources reviewed this pass.
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