Is Chalfone Manor safe?
Woodlawn, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Chalfone Manor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Chalfone Manor
“Go with care. Chalfone Manor is a quiet, established residential subdivision in Woodlawn that is generally peaceful during daylight hours. While the immediate neighborhood consists of stable single-family homes, visitors should stay mindful of property crime and elevated spillover incidents reported along adjacent commercial corridors.”
Local Baltimore County Precinct 2 reports show periodic spikes in vehicle-related thefts and catalytic converter incidents along the residential corridors bordering Woodlawn and Windsor Mill.
About the area
Chalfone Manor is a mid-century suburban community situated in the Woodlawn area of Baltimore County, just outside the Baltimore City line. The neighborhood is predominantly residential, featuring split-level and ranch-style homes with tidy lawns. Visitors generally come to the area for nearby institutions like the Social Security Administration headquarters or adjacent historic parks.
- Suburban
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Chalfone Manor
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations in the neighborhood, and street cycling requires sharing narrow suburban roads with motor traffic without separated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes contributing to neighborhood stability
- Close proximity to federal employment centers like the Social Security Administration and CMS
- Quiet, low-traffic residential interior streets with mature tree canopy
- Easy access to I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) and regional arterial roads
Cons
- Elevated rates of property crime and auto theft relative to broader Baltimore County
- Proximity to commercial corridors along Security Boulevard that experience occasional violent incidents
- Suburban layout with low commercial amenity density within direct walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential core of Chalfone Manor, though occasional individuals panhandling may be seen near the major intersections and shopping centers along Security Boulevard.
What Chalfone Manor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents heading to work and morning dog walkers along neighborhood cul-de-sacs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet residential vibe, feeling very safe for walking through the internal street grid.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued as traffic winds down, though lower lighting levels suggest staying on well-lit streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet, but visitors should avoid walking alone and ensure vehicles are locked with valuables removed.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland operates local bus routes (such as CityLink Blue and LocalLink 77/79) along nearby arterial roads like Gwynn Oak Avenue and Security Boulevard. The Metro SubwayLink station at Milford Mill is approximately 2.5 miles north by car or connecting bus.
Residential street parking is readily available and free throughout Chalfone Manor with minimal restrictions, though visitors should obey standard posted signs.
Things to do in Chalfone Manor
- Visit historic Gwynn Oak Park nearby for outdoor picnics, walking trails, and community events
- Explore the historic disc golf course at nearby Lake Roland or local community recreation facilities
- Sample diverse Caribbean and soul food dining options along nearby Windsor Mill Road and Liberty Road
Local favorites
- Island Quizine · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.2★ (1420)Popular local eatery serving generous portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and classic Jamaican side dishes.
- Granny's Restaurant · Southern / Soul Food · 4.1★ (1150)Down-home neighborhood staple offering fried chicken, seafood, macaroni and cheese, and homemade desserts.
- Security Square Mall / AMC Security 8 · Shopping & Cinema · 3.8★ (2400)Longstanding commercial hub featuring national retail outlets, cultural shops, and movie theater screenings.
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.