Is Cheston safe?
Davidsonville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Cheston as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Cheston
“Go. Cheston in Davidsonville is an exceptionally safe, tranquil, and affluent rural-suburban residential community in Anne Arundel County. Violent crime is virtually nonexistent, and the primary concerns are limited to occasional isolated property theft or rural wildlife hazards.”
About the area
Cheston is a serene, estate-style neighborhood nestled in the scenic rural landscape of Davidsonville, Maryland. Characterized by spacious single-family homes on generous wooded lots, it offers peace, privacy, and upscale pastoral living. Visitors come to enjoy the surrounding farm country, garden centers, and proximity to the South River and Annapolis.
- Quiet & Residential
- Affluent Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded / Scenic
Walking and biking in Cheston
Walk score: 7/100 · Bike score: 18/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, greenways, or bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity; cycling is limited to rural roads that often lack shoulders.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates well below national and state averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $180,000 and near-zero poverty rates
- High rate of homeownership and impeccably maintained residential properties
Cons
- Complete car dependency with no walkable retail or dining within the immediate subdivision
- Narrow, winding rural roads with limited street lighting and no sidewalks
- Isolated location requires a 15-to-20-minute drive to emergency medical facilities or urban amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually nonexistent in Cheston and the broader Davidsonville rural area, with social services and shelters located in Annapolis and Glen Burnie.
What Cheston is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with occasional neighborhood joggers and dog walkers navigating quiet residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal local traffic, making for a very safe and secure environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential twilight where the neighborhood winds down into complete tranquility.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Pitch-black and quiet due to limited streetlamps, but exceptionally safe from any crime concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit serving Cheston or Davidsonville. Anne Arundel County Transit provides limited demand-response paratransit, but personal vehicles are essential for all travel.
Parking is completely free and effortless, with expansive private driveways and ample space for residential parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Cheston
- Visit Homestead Gardens to explore extensive botanical displays, nursery stock, and seasonal festivals
- Take a short drive to the South River for boating, kayaking, and scenic waterfront views
- Explore local farm stands and seasonal apple picking at nearby Davidsonville agricultural orchards
Local favorites
- Homestead Gardens · Garden Center & Nursery · 4.6★ (1820)Renowned regional destination offering extensive plant nurseries, home decor, and festive seasonal events.
- Killarney House · Irish Pub & Restaurant · 4.5★ (1450)Beloved local gathering place serving traditional Irish fare and hearty comfort dishes with regular live music.
- Harvest Thyme Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Cozy rustic-chic eatery specializing in farm-to-table American classics and wood-fired 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.