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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A 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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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.