Is Andersons Corner safe?
Millersville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Andersons Corner as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Andersons Corner
“Go. Andersons Corner in Millersville is a tranquil, safe suburban and semi-rural crossroad community in Anne Arundel County with very low violent and property crime rates. Visitors will find a peaceful setting characterized by well-kept residential properties, open green spaces, and easy highway access across central Maryland.”
About the area
Andersons Corner is a historic crossroads and quiet residential pocket located within Millersville, Maryland. It blends spacious single-family subdivisions with preserved woodlands and local services along the Veterans Highway and Generals Highway corridors.
- Quiet Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Wooded & Green
Walking and biking in Andersons Corner
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no municipal bike-share programs in the area, and cycling along major roads requires extreme caution due to narrow shoulders, though the B&A Trail is accessible a few miles east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and personal property crime compared to national and regional averages
- Affluent economic foundation with median household incomes well exceeding $120,000 and minimal poverty
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-maintained single-family homes and spacious lots
- Convenient access to major regional thoroughfares including Interstate 97 and Route 32
Cons
- High car dependency with virtually no pedestrian infrastructure along main arterial roads
- Narrow shoulders and fast-moving traffic on rural connecting routes present pedestrian and cycling hazards
- Limited retail and dining options directly within the immediate crossroads area
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Andersons Corner, with no active encampments or street panhandling observed in the area.
What Andersons Corner is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with light commuter traffic moving along main connectors and neighbors walking dogs in interior subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet residential atmosphere with sporadic local traffic and high overall personal safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and secure as commuters return home, though unlit rural roads require care when driving.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and exceptionally quiet with virtually zero street activity and negligible crime risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Anne Arundel County Transit and MTA Maryland provide limited commuter bus routes along major corridors, while the nearest rail connections are the MARC Penn Line at Odenton Station (approx. 15 minutes by car) and the BWI Airport Light Rail.
Parking is completely effortless and free throughout the area, consisting of private residential driveways and generous surface parking lots at local businesses and strip plazas.
Things to do in Andersons Corner
- Explore the nature trails and disc golf course at nearby Kinder Farm Park
- Walk or jog through the scenic wooded paths at Severn Run Natural Environment Area
- Visit local farm stands and seasonal nurseries scattered along Generals Highway
Local favorites
- Hellman's Deli · Deli & Sandwich Shop · 4.5★ (310)A long-standing local staple serving hearty breakfast sandwiches, subs, and deli sides.
- Graul's Market · Specialty Grocery Store · 4.4★ (460)An upscale regional grocer known for premium meats, prepared gourmet meals, and an exceptional bakery.
- Lures Bar & Grille · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)A popular nearby dining spot famous for craft beer selections, fresh local seafood, and a lively casual vibe.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.