Is Eatons Landing safe?
Annapolis, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Eatons Landing as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Eatons Landing
“Go. Eatons Landing is a peaceful, well-maintained residential community in Annapolis with very low crime rates. Visitors staying with residents or in vacation rentals can enjoy a safe, secluded suburban waterfront setting at any hour.”
About the area
Eatons Landing is a quiet residential enclave nestled along maritime inlets south of downtown Annapolis. It features well-kept townhouses, manicured community grounds, and close proximity to Back Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. While strictly residential and car-reliant, it provides a safe, serene base just a short drive from historic Annapolis.
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Waterfront Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Maritime Suburb
Walking and biking in Eatons Landing
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There are no local bike-share docks, but cyclists can readily access the paved multi-use trail network inside nearby Quiet Waters Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and serious property crime rates relative to city and national averages
- High median household income and pride of ownership with well-tended private properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic environment with pleasant proximity to local waterways
Cons
- Strictly residential with zero commercial dining or retail options inside the neighborhood boundaries
- Heavily car-dependent for all daily errands and cultural activities
- Nearby Forest Drive corridor experiences occasional commuter congestion
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not present in this private residential enclave. Minor panhandling is only occasionally encountered along larger commercial intersections further up Forest Drive.
What Eatons Landing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and calm, with residents walking dogs and runners enjoying the cool morning air.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and exceptionally quiet with very light residential vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Tranquil and secure, offering peaceful suburban sunset strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity; dark residential streets remain safe, though standard caution is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Annapolis Transit operates the Gold Line bus along the nearby Forest Drive corridor, but there is no direct rail or BRT service connecting the neighborhood.
Parking is easy and free in assigned residential driveways, carports, and community visitor spaces, with no paid meters or commercial decks present.
Things to do in Eatons Landing
- Enjoy peaceful walks through the community's quiet streets and marina-adjacent pathways
- Launch a kayak or stand-up paddleboard into nearby Back Creek
- Visit adjacent Quiet Waters Park for scenic paved walking trails, dog beaches, and seasonal events
Local favorites
- Main & Market · American Restaurant & Bakery · 4.5★ (860)Popular neighborhood bistro offering gourmet breakfast, casual lunch, and decadent bakery goods.
- Forward Brewing · Brewpub · 4.8★ (410)Cozy community-focused nano-brewery in nearby Eastport serving craft beers and farm-to-table small plates.
- Leeward Market Cafe & Deli · Cafe & Deli · 4.7★ (360)Laid-back local cafe known for breakfast sandwiches, espresso, and wood-fired pizzas.
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.