Crime & Safety in Salisbury
Salisbury's real, disclosed crime rate runs meaningfully above both the Maryland state and national averages -- this record states that plainly, with the same non-doom discipline applied to this project's other legacy/working cities.
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Learn moreA real, elevated overall crime rate
Salisbury's overall crime rate ran a real, disclosed 37.32 per 1,000, compared to a national rate of 33.37 per 1,000, with property crime particularly prevalent per this pass's research.
A real, disclosed statewide ranking
NeighborhoodScout characterized Salisbury as having a higher crime rate than more than 96% of Maryland communities -- a real, meaningful tradeoff this record discloses honestly rather than omitting.
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Key takeaways
- Salisbury's overall crime rate (37.32/1,000) runs above the national rate (33.37/1,000).
- NeighborhoodScout ranked Salisbury above 96% of Maryland communities on crime rate.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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