Is Colony Hills safe?
Annapolis, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Colony Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Colony Hills
“Go. Colony Hills is a quiet, residential mid-century enclave tucked off major Annapolis thoroughfares. While bordering busier commercial corridors with occasional opportunistic property crime, the residential streets themselves are safe, peaceful, and family-oriented.”
About the area
Colony Hills is a mature, wooded neighborhood of single-family homes and duplexes located just south of downtown Annapolis. It offers a calm, suburban living environment with direct driving proximity to the historic district, Truxtun Park, and the Chesapeake Bay shoreline.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Colony Hills
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
While internal streets are calm for casual cycling, dedicated bike lanes are sparse, though the neighborhood connects within two miles to the Poplar Trail and routes toward Quiet Waters Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Anne Arundel County urban centers
- Stable residential community with strong homeownership rates and mature tree canopy
- Convenient 5-to-10 minute drive to Historic Annapolis waterfront and state government offices
- Close proximity to extensive recreation facilities at nearby Truxtun Park
Cons
- Car break-ins and theft from vehicles along bordering transit corridors like Forest Drive
- Lack of immediate commercial amenities or dining within direct walking distance
- Limited pedestrian sidewalk infrastructure on several interior residential streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Colony Hills, with occasional unhoused individuals or panhandlers seen along the major commercial intersections of Forest Drive.
What Colony Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers and residents commuting or heading out for morning jogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban residential activity and delivery vehicles.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with low ambient noise and safe conditions for walking.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-traffic; generally safe, though standard precautions against unattended vehicle theft apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Annapolis Transit (Annapolis Department of Transportation) with local bus routes running along nearby Forest Drive and Bay Ridge Avenue connecting directly to downtown Annapolis; there is no rail or BRT service in Annapolis.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with most homes featuring private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Colony Hills
- Play tennis, pickleball, or launch a kayak at nearby Truxtun Park on Spa Creek
- Take a short drive to explore the maritime history and dining of Historic Annapolis and City Dock
- Enjoy hiking and birdwatching along the trails of Quiet Waters Park just down Bay Ridge Avenue
Local favorites
- Pip's Dock Street Dogs · Hot Dog Joint · 4.7★ (680)Beloved local counter serving creative specialty hot dogs, grilled cheeses, and shakes near the waterfront.
- Davis' Pub · Pub / American · 4.6★ (1450)Historic Eastport neighborhood watering hole famous for crab pretzel appetizers and friendly tavern vibes.
- InGrano Bistro Bakery · Bakery / Cafe · 4.7★ (510)Artisanal bakery and modern eatery serving inventive pastries, specialty coffees, and global brunch fare.
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.