Is Broadwood Manor safe?
Rockville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Broadwood Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Broadwood Manor
“Go. Broadwood Manor is a quiet, well-maintained residential community in Rockville that is exceptionally safe for visitors and residents alike. While it lacks commercial nightlife, its peaceful streets and proximity to Rockville Town Square make it a secure and pleasant area to stay or visit.”
About the area
Broadwood Manor is an established suburban neighborhood in central-eastern Rockville characterized by mid-century single-family homes and tree-lined streets. It offers a tranquil residential setting directly adjacent to municipal parks and convenient thoroughfares like Norbeck Road and Rockville Pike.
- Quiet Residential
- Suburban / Leafy
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Broadwood Manor
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 53/100
Neighborhood streets feature low traffic suitable for cycling, with easy connections to the Carl Henn Millennium Trail network encircling Rockville.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and property crime is significantly below national averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Strong local socioeconomic indicators with low poverty and high household incomes
- Immediate access to municipal green spaces and neighborhood parks
Cons
- Car-dependent with virtually no retail or dining located directly within the residential pocket
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of suburban cul-de-sacs
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential loops
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior of Broadwood Manor, though minor panhandling may occasionally be observed near major commercial retail plazas on Rockville Pike.
What Broadwood Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood residents walking dogs and joggers heading toward local parks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with minimal vehicular traffic except for local deliveries and returning commuters.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families relaxing outdoors; street walking remains completely safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal street activity, remaining safe though standard suburban caution is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On bus routes 48 and 49 run along nearby corridors like Norbeck Road and First Street, connecting directly to the Rockville Metrorail and MARC station roughly 1.5 miles away.
Residential street parking is free, abundant, and straightforward with no permit restrictions or parking meters required.
Things to do in Broadwood Manor
- Take a peaceful stroll or picnic at Broome Athletic Park just south of the neighborhood
- Play tennis or enjoy the playground at the nearby Maryvale Park
- Explore the local dining and community events at Rockville Town Square, a five-minute drive west
Local favorites
- Full Key Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (680)Beloved nearby spot known for authentic Hong Kong-style roasted meats, noodle soups, and dim sum dishes.
- El Mariachi Restaurant · Mexican / Salvadoran Restaurant · 4.4★ (520)Family-run staple nearby serving hearty fajitas, pupusas, and classic Tex-Mex favorites.
- Bawadi Mediterranean Grill · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)Casual eatery offering fresh shawarma, falafel platters, and grilled kebabs.
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.