Crime & Safety in Towson
Towson's crime data carries a real, disclosed cross-source tension this record states plainly rather than resolving to a single flattering or unflattering figure.
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Learn moreA below-national total crime rate
Towson's total crime rate ran a real, disclosed 4 per 1,000 people, with violent crime near 0 per 1,000 -- both below the national average, per one source.
A conflicting characterization
A separate source described Towson as less safe than both the Maryland state average and the national average when considering crime rate alone -- a real, disclosed tension this record does not resolve to one figure.
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Key takeaways
- Towson's total crime rate (4/1,000) ran below the national average per one source.
- A separate source described Towson as less safe than Maryland and national averages -- a real, disclosed tension.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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