Is Cherrywood safe?
Arnold, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cherrywood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cherrywood
“Go. Cherrywood in Arnold is a peaceful, highly secure residential neighborhood with negligible crime rates. Visitors will find safe streets, welcoming suburban surroundings, and easy access to Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay waterways.”
About the area
Cherrywood is an established, picturesque suburban community in Arnold, Maryland, defined by well-kept homes, mature trees, and quiet residential lanes. Situated on the Broadneck peninsula, it provides a relaxed lifestyle within minutes of local marinas, nature parks, and regional trails.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Cherrywood
Walk score: 26/100 · Bike score: 44/100
While there are no municipal bike-share stations, the neighborhood is a short ride from the paved 13.3-mile Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and serious property crime compared to national averages.
- Strong local economy characterized by high median household incomes and high homeownership.
- Proximity to premier outdoor recreation like the Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with virtually no commercial amenities located directly inside the neighborhood.
- Very limited public transportation requiring a personal vehicle for almost all trips.
- Subdued suburban lighting along some residential cul-de-sacs at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in Cherrywood and the surrounding residential communities of Arnold.
What Cherrywood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Crisp and quiet, with neighborhood runners, dog walkers, and light commuter traffic leaving the subdivision.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful, with school buses dropping off students and very low through-traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and family-focused, with neighbors relaxing and safe conditions throughout the streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and dark, experiencing virtually zero pedestrian activity and no notable safety hazards.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit options are sparse; Anne Arundel County Transit and limited MTA commuter buses operate along Route 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway), but there is no direct rail access.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free on-street parking along residential roads.
Things to do in Cherrywood
- Walk, run, or cycle along the scenic paved Baltimore & Annapolis (B&A) Trail nearby.
- Explore waterfront views and forested trails at nearby Spriggs Farm Park on the Magothy.
- Spend a leisure afternoon outdoors at Arnold Park featuring athletic fields and open green space.
Local favorites
- Spizzico Italian Kitchen · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (620)Family-friendly local spot serving New York-style pizza, pasta, and classic Italian comfort entrees.
- Broadneck Grill & Cantina · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.3★ (790)Lively neighborhood gathering place offering classic Mexican fare, seafood specials, and margaritas.
- Ocho Rios Jerk Spot · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.5★ (415)Acclaimed casual eatery dishing up authentic jerk chicken, oxtail, and Caribbean specialties.
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.