Is Five Springs safe?
Pikesville, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Five Springs as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Five Springs
“Go. Five Springs is a quiet, well-maintained residential community in Pikesville that offers high safety and stability. Visitors will experience minimal violent crime risks, though standard precautions regarding vehicle property theft apply near major commercial roads.”
About the area
Five Springs is a peaceful, tree-lined residential enclave situated within suburban Pikesville in Baltimore County. It features single-family homes, established landscaping, and convenient proximity to the dining and shopping along the Reisterstown Road commercial corridor.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in Five Springs
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, and dedicated bike lanes are absent on major arterials, keeping cycling mostly limited to low-speed residential side streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates compared to broader Baltimore metro averages
- High median household incomes and stable rates of homeownership
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with well-maintained properties
- Convenient vehicular access to I-695 and local shopping centers
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins along outer corridors
- Car-dependent layout with sparse pedestrian infrastructure inside residential pockets
- Limited street lighting along some internal residential cul-de-sacs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the Five Springs residential area, though occasional panhandling occurs at major retail intersections along Reisterstown Road.
What Five Springs is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and commuting, feeling exceptionally safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood traffic and very low safety risk for pedestrians.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere where families stroll residential sidewalks safely before dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with virtually no foot traffic; while violent crime is rare, situational awareness on dimly lit side streets is prudent.
Transit, parking and getting around
MTA Maryland operates local bus routes (including Route 83 and CityLink Navy) along Reisterstown Road, and the Old Court Metro SubwayLink station is located about 1.5 miles away.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood on private driveways and unrestricted residential curbs.
Things to do in Five Springs
- Explore walking paths and green space at nearby Sudbrook Park
- Shop for specialty groceries and kosher delicacies along the Reisterstown Road corridor
- Visit the nearby historic Cloisters Castle for events and scenic architecture
Local favorites
- Gourmet Girls · Bakery / Cafe · 4.5★ (410)Popular local spot serving scratch-made baked goods, breakfast plates, and specialty deli sandwiches.
- Mari Luna Mexican Grill · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (620)Long-running neighborhood eatery known for authentic regional Mexican fare and fresh seafood dishes.
- Seven Mile Market · Supermarket · 4.4★ (980)Expansive kosher grocery store offering extensive prepared foods, bakery goods, and fresh produce.
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.