Is Colony Fairfield safe?
Severn, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Colony Fairfield as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Colony Fairfield
“Go. Colony Fairfield in Severn is a stable, quiet suburban residential enclave with relatively low crime and a family-oriented atmosphere. Visitors generally have no safety issues, though it is primarily residential with minimal tourist amenities.”
About the area
Colony Fairfield is a suburban residential community located in Severn, Maryland, close to Fort Meade and Baltimore/Washington International Airport. The area is characterized by single-family homes, townhouses, and cul-de-sacs with a significant population of defense, military, and federal government professionals.
- Suburban Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
- Residential Enclave
Walking and biking in Colony Fairfield
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is absent in the neighborhood, though quiet residential streets are easy to cycle, with access to the B&A Trail located several miles to the east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low rate of violent crime compared to national and regional metro averages
- High household incomes bolstered by Fort Meade and defense contracting employment
- High homeownership rate and well-kept suburban properties
- Close proximity to regional shopping, dining, and transit hubs
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins on residential streets
- Strictly car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure
- Limited commercial dining and entertainment directly within neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within Colony Fairfield itself, though occasional individuals experiencing homelessness may be seen near major retail corridors and highway intersections along Route 175.
What Colony Fairfield is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents commute to work or walk dogs along quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential activity with school buses and delivery trucks navigating local roads with no safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban environment with families outdoors and minimal vehicle traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; walking requires standard suburban situational awareness but violent crime is rare.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited within the immediate neighborhood; Anne Arundel County Transit and MTA Maryland operate bus routes along major corridors like Route 175, while the Odenton MARC station is about a 10-minute drive away for commuter rail to DC and Baltimore.
Parking is abundant and free, with spacious private driveways and ample unrestricted curb space along residential streets.
Things to do in Colony Fairfield
- Enjoy outdoor sports and walking trails at nearby Severn Danza Park
- Shop, dine, or catch a movie at Arundel Mills mall just minutes away
- Explore military history exhibits at the nearby National Cryptologic Museum
Local favorites
- Pho Miss Saigon · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Popular local spot serving hearty bowls of pho, banh mi, and classic Vietnamese entrees.
- Maiwand Kabob · Afghan Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Casual eatery serving seasoned kabobs, fresh naan, and traditional Afghan specialties.
- Two Rivers Steak & Fish House · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2100)Local tavern and seafood house offering Maryland crab cakes, steaks, and craft draft beers.
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.