Is Bestgate Terrace safe?
Annapolis, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bestgate Terrace as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bestgate Terrace
“Go. Bestgate Terrace is a safe, quiet suburban residential community located just outside central Annapolis. Violent crime is rare, and the surrounding area offers strong community stability, making it very secure for travelers and residents alike.”
About the area
Bestgate Terrace is an established residential neighborhood in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, situated north of the busy Bestgate Road corridor. It is characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and close proximity to the regional medical center and shopping hubs.
- Suburban
- Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bestgate Terrace
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share program, and while neighborhood streets are calm for cycling, connecting to the Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail requires navigating busier multi-lane roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national averages
- High household income and strong homeownership stability across the 21401 area
- Immediate proximity to Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
- Tranquil cul-de-sac streets with virtually no disruptive commercial cut-through traffic
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with limited continuous sidewalk infrastructure on internal streets
- Heavy arterial traffic and rush-hour congestion on neighboring Bestgate Road
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car prowls on neighborhood fringes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Bestgate Terrace's residential roads, with only rare panhandling observed at high-traffic commercial intersections near Route 50.
What Bestgate Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and commuting, posing virtually no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere with light local traffic and high neighborhood visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with subdued street activity and safe walking conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal foot traffic, maintaining a safe environment with only basic precautions needed.
Transit, parking and getting around
Annapolis Transit and Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation operate local bus routes along Bestgate Road, but there is no passenger rail or BRT within walking distance.
Parking is abundant and free along residential curbs and private driveways, with large complimentary parking lots available at surrounding commercial strip centers.
Things to do in Bestgate Terrace
- Shop and dine at Westfield Annapolis Mall and surrounding retail centers a few minutes away
- Take a quiet walk through the residential neighborhood streets and nearby wooded green pockets
- Drive a short distance into Historic Downtown Annapolis for waterfront sightseeing and dining
Local favorites
- Ledo Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (385)Longstanding Maryland fixture known for its signature rectangular thin-crust pizzas and casual dining.
- Bean Rush Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (540)Welcoming local coffee house offering espresso drinks, fresh pastries, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Bella Italia · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (720)Comfortable neighborhood Italian dining room serving hearty pasta dishes, calzones, and subs.
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.