Is Brookeville Knolls safe?
Olney, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Brookeville Knolls as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Brookeville Knolls
“Go. Brookeville Knolls is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent suburban community in northern Montgomery County. Violent crime is rare, and visitors or residents face negligible safety concerns beyond routine precautions against opportunistic car break-ins.”
About the area
Brookeville Knolls is an established residential neighborhood in Olney, Maryland, featuring tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and townhouses. It offers a tranquil, family-oriented suburban lifestyle with immediate access to Olney's commercial center and scenic regional parks.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Brookeville Knolls
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 35/100
There is no local municipal bike-share system, but neighborhood roads connect to local paved sidepaths and the nearby ICC (Intercounty Connector) Trail network for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent crime and well below national averages for property crime
- High median household incomes well exceeding $140,000 and virtually negligible poverty rates
- Well-maintained properties with high rates of owner-occupancy and stable community presence
Cons
- High car dependency with limited walkable access to daily retail and dining
- Occasional opportunistic thefts from unlocked parked vehicles reported in the wider Olney area
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential cul-de-sacs at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Brookeville Knolls or the immediate surrounding residential subdivisions.
What Brookeville Knolls is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting without safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and secure, with school buses running and children playing in front yards or nearby community spaces.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential, offering safe conditions for evening strolls and dog walks along neighborhood sidewalks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and dark with minimal traffic, remaining exceptionally safe though visibility relies on residential lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Ride On Montgomery County operates local bus routes (such as Route 53 and 52) connecting the area to the Glenmont and Silver Spring Metro stations on the Washington Metro Red Line, which is about a 15-minute drive south.
Parking is easy, free, and readily available in private driveways, townhome lots, and along public residential streets without meters or permits.
Things to do in Brookeville Knolls
- Catch a professional stage production at the nearby historic Olney Theatre Center
- Explore the sports fields, dog park, and skate park at Olney Manor Recreational Park
- Shop for local produce and artisanal goods at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market
Local favorites
- Cava Mezze · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)The original location of the popular regional spot serving inventive Greek small plates and dips.
- The Grilled Oyster Company · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (850)A relaxed neighborhood tavern offering fresh regional seafood, oysters, and classic American fare.
- Olney Theatre Center · Performing Arts Theater · 4.7★ (720)An acclaimed regional theater campus hosting musicals, classic dramas, and community arts programs.
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.