According to a new analysis by SmartAsset, Bethesda and Rockville are among the safest suburbs in the United States, ranking #2 and #4 respectively. The study evaluated 360 U.S. suburbs within 45 minutes of a major city, using data on violent crime, property crime, drug overdoses, traffic deaths, and excessive drinking to assess overall safety.
SmartAsset noted that safety remains a top concern for families, even as crime trends shift over time. “Many households are willing to pay a premium to be in a neighborhood they feel physically safe in,” the report stated…