Is Bellona-Gittings safe?
Baltimore, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bellona-Gittings as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bellona-Gittings
“Go. Bellona-Gittings is one of the safest and most affluent residential enclaves in Baltimore, characterized by large historic homes, manicured lawns, and tranquil wooded streets. Visitors will experience virtually no violent crime, though standard precautions against minor property theft apply.”
About the area
Bellona-Gittings is a lush, historic neighborhood in North Baltimore known for its upscale detached homes, quiet ambiance, and proximity to Lake Roland. It offers a secluded, suburban retreat-like atmosphere while remaining strictly within the city boundaries.
- Affluent
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Suburban Feel
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bellona-Gittings
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no dedicated on-street bike lanes, but light residential traffic makes streets cyclist-friendly with easy access north toward Lake Roland trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent crime rates compared to citywide and regional metrics
- Affluent, stable community with high homeownership rates exceeding 90% and high median household incomes
- Serene, mature tree canopy and minimal through-traffic create a peaceful environment
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with no retail or commercial venues within the interior residential core
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle tampering and package theft occur
- Narrow residential roads often lack sidewalks and municipal streetlights
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Bellona-Gittings; there are no encampments or panhandling within the residential boundaries.
What Bellona-Gittings is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and jogging beneath the mature tree canopy.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet, safe, and pleasant with virtually no through-traffic disturbance.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and secure, though dim residential lighting requires awareness of uneven pavement.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Secluded, dark, and still; personal safety risks remain exceptionally low.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland provides service primarily via bus routes along perimeter corridors like York Road (CityLink Red, LocalLink 51); rail transit is not within convenient walking distance.
Residential street parking is completely free and widely available, though almost all single-family properties have dedicated private driveways.
Things to do in Bellona-Gittings
- Stroll or drive through the leafy avenues to admire historic Colonial Revival and mid-century modern estates
- Access nearby Lake Roland park for nature walks, trail running, and scenic lake views
- Visit the adjacent Belvedere Square area for boutique shopping and artisanal dining
Local favorites
- The Senator Theatre · Movie Theater · 4.8★ (2350)Historic 1939 Art Deco cinema screening first-run blockbusters and classic retrospectives.
- Atwater's Belvedere Square · Bakery & Cafe · 4.5★ (920)Popular neighborhood outpost serving traditional scratch-made breads, pastries, and seasonal soups.
- Clark Burger · Hamburger Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Casual neighborhood spot specializing in Canadian-style smash burgers, real poutine, and craft beer.
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.