Is Carroll Manor safe?
Takoma Park, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Carroll Manor as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Carroll Manor
“Go. Carroll Manor is a peaceful, leafy residential community in Takoma Park with low violent crime rates and an established neighborhood feel. Visitors will find it safe and pleasant at all hours, with only standard precautions needed against minor property crime.”
Local police reports occasionally note opportunistic property crimes, such as catalytic converter thefts and unlocked vehicle rummaging along residential streets.
About the area
Carroll Manor is a quiet residential enclave in Takoma Park characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and well-maintained yards. It offers a suburban, community-oriented atmosphere while remaining close to the eclectic dining, arts, and green spaces of the greater Takoma Park and Silver Spring areas.
- Quiet / Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Feel
Walking and biking in Carroll Manor
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 68/100
Capital Bikeshare docks are available along nearby commercial corridors, providing direct connection to the Sligo Creek Trail and regional bike networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates well below national and regional metro averages
- High homeownership rate with stable, well-maintained residential properties
- Strong socioeconomic profile with above-average household incomes and high educational attainment
Cons
- Occasional nighttime vehicle break-ins and package theft typical of inner-ring suburbs
- Limited street lighting on certain interior residential blocks after dark
- Immediate commercial amenities are a short drive or bus ride rather than immediately adjacent
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Carroll Manor's residential streets, though occasional unhoused individuals may be encountered near regional transit plazas.
What Carroll Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and very safe, with residents walking dogs, jogging, and heading out on commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm, tranquil, and bright with light residential traffic and clear visibility.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and welcoming as families unwind, making it pleasant for an evening stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal activity; generally safe, though streets can be dimly lit.
Transit, parking and getting around
Montgomery County Ride On buses (such as Route 16) and WMATA Metrobus lines connect the neighborhood to the Takoma Metro Station on the Red Line, located roughly 1.5 miles away.
Free, unmetered street parking is readily available throughout the residential side streets with virtually no congestion.
Things to do in Carroll Manor
- Take a nature walk or bike ride along the nearby Sligo Creek Trail greenway.
- Visit the Takoma Park Community Center for local gallery exhibits, public readings, and events.
- Explore the independent shops, record stores, and cafes in historic Old Town Takoma Park.
Local favorites
- Takoma Beverage Company · Cafe & Bar · 4.6★ (750)A neighborhood favorite offering specialty coffees, pastries, craft beer, and curated cocktails.
- Roscoe's Neapolitan Pizzeria · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (810)Cozy dining room serving authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and Italian fare.
- Busboys and Poets - Takoma · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (3200)Expansive community gathering place pairing a full restaurant and bar with a social justice bookstore.
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.