Ocean Pines, while not technically a city, was named the safest city in Maryland in an annual report issued by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.
Taneytown, Glenarden, Bowie and Hampstead rounded out the top five in the report, issued on Monday.
According to a release, the council combined data from the most recent FBI crime reports, along with population data and their own research.  
Ocean Pines has a population of 12,163, but registered just six violent crimes and 54 property crimes during the reporting period.
 “Ocean Pines Police Chief Dave Massey and his department work hard to ensure Ocean Pines is a safe community, offering exceptional value and quality of life to property owners and guests,” Ocean Pines Marketing Director Denise Sawyer said. “The recent report conducted by the National Council for Home Safety and Security reflects the continuation of our efforts to move our community forward and to provide our membership with a family-friendly environment.”
The National Council for Home Safety and Security is a trade association comprised of home security professionals across the United States.
The council advocates for safe communities and home safety with a strong focus on community involvement.
To view the full report, visit www.alarms.org/the-safest-cities-in-maryland-2017.