Is Chartwell safe?
Pasadena, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Chartwell as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Chartwell
“Go. Chartwell is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and peaceful suburban and golf course community in Anne Arundel County. Violent crime is rare, and visitors will encounter a quiet, well-maintained residential environment.”
About the area
Chartwell is a planned residential golf community centered around the Chartwell Golf and Country Club between Severna Park and Pasadena. It features mature tree-lined streets, spacious single-family homes, and strong community pride.
- Suburban
- Golf Community
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Chartwell
Walk score: 15/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program, but the nearby B&A Trail (Baltimore and Annapolis Trail) offers paved multi-use biking connections just minutes away in Severna Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are well below national and regional averages
- High household median income and homeownership exceeding 90 percent
- Tranquil, well-kept suburban streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities within walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins common to suburban areas
- Lacks streetlights and continuous sidewalks on many residential lanes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not present in Chartwell. Social support services and shelters are located farther north in Glen Burnie and Annapolis.
What Chartwell is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with neighbors walking dogs or jogging along residential loops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm, low-traffic atmosphere with golfers on the course and school-age children playing outside.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting with minimal street activity and safe walking conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with pitch-dark streets, safe but requiring a flashlight due to limited street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in Chartwell; Anne Arundel County's localized transit (Gold/Silver routes) and MTA Commuter buses run along major corridors like Ritchie Highway several miles away.
Ample free driveway and curbside street parking is available throughout the residential subdivisions with no parking meters or garages.
Things to do in Chartwell
- Play a round of golf or attend an event at Chartwell Golf and Country Club
- Explore walking trails and farm heritage at nearby Kinder Farm Park
- Take a short drive to the Magothy and Severn River waterfronts for boating and paddling
Local favorites
- Chartwell Golf and Country Club · Country Club & Golf Course · 4.6★ (160)A private 18-hole championship golf course and clubhouse anchoring the community.
- The Big Bean · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (320)A nearby favorite local coffee shop serving gourmet espresso drinks and pastries.
- Garry's Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Popular local eatery nearby in Severna Park offering comfort fare and famous baked goods.
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.