Is Bradmoor safe?
Bethesda, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Bradmoor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Bradmoor
“Go. Bradmoor is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and tranquil residential community in Bethesda. Visitors and residents face virtually no violent crime risks at any hour of the day. The only routine safety concern is the occasional opportunistic theft from unlocked parked vehicles.”
Montgomery County Police periodically issue advisories to Bethesda residents regarding sporadic regional sprees of thefts from unlocked vehicles.
About the area
Bradmoor is a quiet, picturesque suburban neighborhood featuring mature trees, mid-century homes, and substantial modern custom builds. It offers a serene suburban respite while remaining just minutes from downtown Bethesda and the Capital Beltway.
- Affluent Suburban
- Tree-Lined / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bradmoor
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are accessible nearby along Old Georgetown Road and Arlington Road, linking cyclists directly to the Bethesda Trolley Trail and the Capital Crescent Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are virtually zero, far below state and national baselines.
- Exceptionally strong economic profile with median household incomes well over $200,000 and near-zero poverty.
- Well-tended properties, established tree canopy, and high rates of long-term owner-occupancy.
Cons
- Primarily car-dependent with almost no commercial businesses located inside the neighborhood interior.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as theft from vehicles and porch parcel theft.
- Some interior residential streets lack continuous paved sidewalks.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are entirely absent from Bradmoor's residential streets; support services and unhoused individuals are concentrated near commercial transit hubs farther south.
What Bradmoor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and departing for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with minimal local vehicular traffic and pleasant residential scenery.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe for evening strolls, though lighting is subdued on purely residential blocks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe, with virtually no pedestrian activity and negligible safety risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses operate along perimeter arteries such as Old Georgetown Road, connecting riders directly to the Bethesda Metro Station (Red Line), situated approximately 1.5 miles south.
Street parking is free, readily available, and typically unrestricted throughout the neighborhood, and almost every single-family home features a private driveway.
Things to do in Bradmoor
- Take a quiet walk or jog along the shaded, low-traffic residential lanes.
- Visit adjacent community green spaces like Greenwich Park for recreation and playground access.
- Head south along Arlington Road into downtown Bethesda for upscale dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Local favorites
- Bradley Food & Beverage · Deli & Gourmet Market · 4.6★ (260)A neighborhood fixture serving made-to-order sandwiches alongside a curated selection of fine wines and craft beers.
- Mon Ami Gabi · French Bistro · 4.5★ (2350)Classic French bistro fare, steaks, and patio dining located just minutes south in downtown Bethesda.
- Guapo's Restaurant · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Lively nearby dining spot known for hearty fajitas, fresh guacamole, and margaritas.
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.