Virginia beats Maryland as state public perceives it as safer
A recent study by U.S. News and World report compares public safety in the states surrounding Washington, D.C. It evaluates Maryland and Virginia, which are close to the capital, revealing that Virginia ranks significantly higher in public safety at 12th among all states, while Maryland ranks 30th. The rankings are based on various factors, including crime rates, incarceration levels, and public sentiment regarding corrections. Concerns have been raised in Maryland regarding violent crimes involving illegal immigrants, which has attracted attention in recent years.New Hampshire emerged as the top state for public safety, while Louisiana ranked the lowest at 50th. The report includes data from three years of surveys, highlighting the varied perceptions of public safety across the U.S.
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Public safety levels in states just outside Washington, D.C., are comparable to much of the country, according to a new study released Tuesday.
Maryland and Virginia were ranked far from the bottom of U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 “Best States” list released Tuesday, but there was a clear winner out of the two.
The state borders of Maryland and Virginia are each just miles from the White House, but residents in Virginia, located to the west of Washington, seem to be in a safer state than those to the east, in Maryland.
Virginia was No. 12 of all 50 states compared to Maryland, which finished at No. 30. The report based its rankings on crime rates and incarceration levels and how the public felt about corrections.
Maryland has been under the microscope over the past couple of years for homicides carried out by suspected and convicted illegal immigrants, including the deaths of U.S. citizens Rachel Morin and Kayla Hamilton. The Trump administration and campaign drew attention to both cases.
U.S. News and World Report did not track the public opinion of residents in Washington, which is not a state. However, it found that of all 50 states, New Hampshire had the highest public safety rating.
Public safety was one of many categories taken into consideration to determine this year’s “Best State.” Individual state ratings on each issue — the economy, infrastructure, natural environment, opportunity, fiscal stability of government, and public safety — were highest for Utah, followed by New Hampshire.
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The findings were compiled from three years’ worth of surveys, including 25,000 responses this past winter, 11,000 in early 2021, and 20,000 in early 2019.
Louisiana ranked last in public safety at No. 50 based on the corrections and crime rate metrics.
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