Is Fiddlesburg safe?
Hagerstown, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Fiddlesburg as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Fiddlesburg
“Go. Fiddlesburg is a peaceful, semi-suburban enclave on the northeastern edge of Hagerstown that enjoys substantially lower crime rates than the central city core. While visitors will rely entirely on a personal vehicle to get around, the neighborhood provides a very safe and tranquil home base close to regional parks and scenic country roads.”
About the area
Fiddlesburg is a quiet, low-density residential community situated northeast of Hagerstown along scenic creek corridors and rolling Washington County terrain. It consists primarily of established single-family homes on spacious lots with easy access to major regional thoroughfares.
- Quiet / Residential
- Suburban Fringe
- Car-Dependent
- Low-Density
Walking and biking in Fiddlesburg
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program in the area and dedicated bike lanes are absent, though nearby secondary country roads are often used by recreational cyclists.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to downtown Hagerstown
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Peaceful, low-traffic environment adjacent to scenic creek corridors and countryside
- Easy vehicular access to shopping centers and dining options along northern Hagerstown corridors
Cons
- Virtually no commercial amenities or dining within immediate walking distance
- Lacks pedestrian infrastructure, with missing sidewalks and sparse street lighting on main roads
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins typical of suburban fringe communities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially absent in Fiddlesburg, with services, shelters, and individuals experiencing homelessness concentrated in downtown Hagerstown several miles away.
What Fiddlesburg is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with minimal traffic aside from commuting residents.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with virtually no safety concerns for visitors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dark with low lighting, remaining peaceful and safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very tranquil with almost no foot traffic or vehicle activity and low crime risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Washington County Transit (Ride WCT), but fixed routes do not directly service Fiddlesburg, requiring personal vehicle travel to reach nearby transit hubs.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with virtually all properties offering private driveways alongside unrestricted, free on-street parking.
Things to do in Fiddlesburg
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Greens at Hamilton Run
- Take a walk or enjoy recreational sports facilities at nearby Fairgrounds Park
- Explore scenic country drives and historical stone bridges along Antietam Creek
Local favorites
- Greens at Hamilton Run · Golf Course · 4.3★ (210)A well-maintained municipal nine-hole golf course located just southwest of the neighborhood.
- Rik's Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1350)Popular local eatery serving creative upscale sandwiches, seasonal entrees, and craft cocktails.
- Pennsylvania Dutch Market · Farmers Market · 4.6★ (2200)Expansive weekend indoor market featuring fresh Amish baked goods, deli meats, and homestyle cooking.
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.