Is Barrington Manor safe?
Pasadena, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Barrington Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Barrington Manor
“Go. Barrington Manor is a safe, stable suburban community in Pasadena, Maryland, characterized by quiet streets and a low incidence of violent crime. While it is strictly residential with few tourist amenities inside the neighborhood itself, visitors will find it secure and peaceful day or night.”
About the area
Barrington Manor is an established suburban residential enclave in northern Anne Arundel County, Maryland, featuring single-family homes on well-kept lots. It serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom community for commuters working in the Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in Barrington Manor
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no public bike-share hubs in Barrington Manor, but recreational cyclists can connect to the paved Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail a few miles to the west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below state and national averages.
- Strong economic baseline with high median household incomes and high owner-occupancy rates.
- Quiet, family-friendly streets with minimal through-traffic.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial destinations within walking distance.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes, such as theft from unlocked parked vehicles.
- Limited street lighting on some surrounding connector roads.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Barrington Manor, with support services and transient activity largely centered miles away along larger commercial corridors in Glen Burnie.
What Barrington Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and quiet, with residents walking dogs and heading out for school and work commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with school buses dropping off children and light residential traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxed, ideal for an evening stroll around the residential blocks before sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very dark; remains safe from violent crime, though opportunistic car check thefts can occur.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Anne Arundel County Transit and MTA Commuter Bus route 210 provide sparse regional service along MD-177, while the nearest light rail is the Cromwell/Glen Burnie station roughly 8 miles away.
Parking is completely free and widely available on private driveways and residential street curbs throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Barrington Manor
- Enjoy the lake, playground, and walking trails at nearby Lake Waterford Park.
- Take a short drive to Downs Park to walk the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and dog beach.
- Launch kayaks or paddleboards at nearby public water access points along the Magothy River.
Local favorites
- Two Rivers Steak & Fish House · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2150)Popular local dining spot serving steaks, Maryland crab cakes, and regional seafood in a warm lodge-like setting.
- The Rumor Meal · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Neighborhood favorite serving hearty breakfast platters, omelets, and comfort classics.
- Fifer's Seafood · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Laid-back crab house known for steamed blue crabs, fried platters, and carryout specials.
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.