Gang facts

Baltimore-area Gang Activity (current estimates)

Baltimore City:

170 criminal street gangs
More than 1,300 members
50 gangs in high schools
50 gangs in middle schools
250 members in the City Detention Center
150 motorcycle gang members

Baltimore County:

35 gangs
527 members

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Known gangs located in and around Baltimore*721 Eastside Blood Bangers
Crips
Edmondson Avenue Bloods
Hillside Boys
Insane Red Devils
Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13)
North and Braddish Zone
Purple City Dip Set Bloods
Treetop Piru Bloods
Veronica Avenue Bloods
Veronica Avenue Boys*This is by no means a complete list

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Approximately 90 percent of gang members are male. The demographics vary; however, street gangs are a criminal culture not limited to any specific race or ethnic heritage.

Graffiti is one of the ways gang members use to get attention and spread intimidation within a specific area.

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Report gang activity in your area:Anne Arundel County, (410) 222-8656
Baltimore City Intelligence Watch Center, 1-800-223-0033
Baltimore County Gang Hotline, (410) 823-0785
Carroll County Westminster Police Department, (410) 848-4646
Harford County Sheriffs Office, (410) 879-0280
Howard County Police, (410) 313-2200

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Read the main story, Baltimore’s gangs battle for turf and power