Is Beantown safe?
Rockville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Beantown as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Beantown
“Go. Beantown is a quiet, historically rich residential community in Rockville that offers a safe and peaceful environment for visitors. Violent crime is uncommon, though standard suburban awareness regarding vehicle security along nearby commercial corridors is recommended.”
About the area
Beantown is a historic neighborhood situated near central Rockville and the Lincoln Park area in Montgomery County. It features modest single-family homes, tree-lined side streets, and easy access to both quiet municipal parks and the dining options along the rail corridor.
- Quiet Residential
- Historic
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Beantown
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 62/100
Capital Bikeshare stations are available near the Rockville Metro Station, with easy access to the citywide Carl Henn Millennium Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and regional benchmarks.
- Backed by affluent Montgomery County municipal services and proactive Rockville City Police coverage.
- Quiet residential setting with high rate of long-term owner occupancy and civic engagement.
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and property theft typical of transit-adjacent suburban pockets.
- Select residential streets have discontinuous sidewalks or limited nighttime lighting.
- Very few commercial businesses located directly within the residential interior.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is rarely seen within Beantown itself, though occasional unhoused individuals may be observed around the nearby Rockville Metro transit center.
What Beantown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant as residents walk dogs, jog, and commute to work with no safety issues.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented, with children playing at local parks and quiet residential street traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and quiet, feeling safe for neighborhood walks along illuminated streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets become very deserted and dark; while violent crime is rare, normal late-night situational awareness is wise.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On bus routes 45 and 46 serve the perimeter, connecting within 5-10 minutes to the Rockville Metro Station (Washington Metro Red Line and MARC train).
Street parking is free and generally unrestricted throughout residential streets, with ample complimentary surface parking at adjacent commercial centers.
Things to do in Beantown
- Visit the historic Lincoln Park Community Center to learn about local African-American heritage and community programs.
- Enjoy green space, sports courts, and playgrounds at nearby Maryvale Park.
- Explore diverse international dining spots along the North Stonestreet corridor.
Local favorites
- Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.4★ (2500)Longtime local favorite known for charcoal-broiled Peruvian rotisserie chicken and savory sides.
- Carmen's Italian Ice & Cafe · Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert · 4.7★ (2100)Popular dessert spot serving gourmet Italian ice, frozen custard, shakes, and coffee.
- Giuseppi's Pizza Plus · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (380)Neighborhood standby dishing out hearty specialty pizzas, subs, and Italian classics.
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.