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🏡 Essex, MD - Safety & Crime Data (2025)

Explore safety and livability data for Essex, MD based on HoodScore metrics including offender count, crime severity, and public safety records.

Essex, MD

ZIP 21221 – Moderate Risk

Score: 74% 74%
Moderate Risk
Noticeable crime activity, including occasional assaults or theft. A few registered sex offenders may be in the vicinity. Caution advised.

Essex, MD has a HoodScore of 74, classified as Moderate Risk. In recent reports, there have been a total of 168 crimes, with 64 categorized as severe, 64 as medium, and 40 as low. The area has 28 registered sex offenders involved with children, 5 violent offenders, and 9 offenders linked to rape. Despite these concerns, Essex offers affordable housing options and a suburban lifestyle. Unlike generic real estate sites, HoodScore focuses on risks first, ensuring you make informed safety decisions before you move.

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (From 01-Jan-2025)
⚠️ Severe
64
⚠️ Medium
64
⚠️ Low
40
42 Registered Offenders Nearby
🖐️ Rape
9
👶 Child involved
28
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Assault
5
❗ Other
0

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