Is Benton Terrace safe?
Linthicum, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Benton Terrace as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Benton Terrace
“Go. Benton Terrace is a quiet, stable residential enclave in northern Anne Arundel County that is very safe for visitors. While isolated vehicle break-ins can occur near transit stops and hotel corridors, violent crime is rare and the neighborhood is peaceful.”
About the area
Benton Terrace is an established mid-century suburban community situated within Linthicum, Maryland, right near BWI Airport. It features single-family homes, mature trees, and a low-key atmosphere with quick highway and transit connectivity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
- Quiet Suburban
- Airport Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Oriented
Walking and biking in Benton Terrace
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but the neighborhood provides good roadway connectivity to the BWI Trail and the nearby Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates consistent with suburban Anne Arundel County standards
- High rate of homeownership and well-kept single-family residential properties
- Solid economic stability with median household incomes well above the national median
Cons
- Periodic vehicle break-ins and property crimes near nearby commercial and light rail nodes
- Lacks direct pedestrian-accessible retail or dining within the residential interior
- Noticeable aircraft noise due to direct proximity to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Benton Terrace, though unhoused individuals are occasionally seen near the Nursery Road light rail station and commercial hotel corridors.
What Benton Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with neighbors heading out on commutes and school buses navigating the streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very calm with low vehicular traffic and an uneventful residential environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure for evening strolls, though lighting is sparse in some residential blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic; safe, though standard suburban vigilance applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland provides Light RailLink service via the Nursery Road and North Linthicum stations less than a mile away, alongside MTA LocalLink Route 75 connecting to BWI and regional hubs.
Street parking throughout the neighborhood's residential roads is free, plentiful, and unmetered, while local commercial centers offer wide open surface parking lots.
Things to do in Benton Terrace
- Bike or jog the scenic 12.5-mile BWI Airport Trail just south of the neighborhood
- Explore regional aviation and defense technology exhibits at the nearby National Electronics Museum
- Hop on the MTA Light Rail at Nursery Road for a quick direct ride into downtown Baltimore
Local favorites
- G&M Restaurant & Lounge · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (8750)Renowned regional dining landmark famous across Maryland for its massive colossal crab cakes.
- Maiwand Kabob · Afghan Restaurant · 4.6★ (1120)Popular counter-serve spot dishing out seasoned grilled kabobs, fresh naan, and rice platters.
- Pho Hiep Hoa · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.4★ (760)Relaxed eatery nearby offering rich beef noodle soups, vermicelli bowls, and bubble teas.
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.