Is Georgetown safe?
Severn, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Georgetown as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Georgetown
“Go. Georgetown in Severn is a quiet, family-oriented suburban community with low violent crime rates and stable residential pockets. Visitors have little reason to worry about safety, though basic precautions against standard suburban vehicle break-ins are advised.”
About the area
Georgetown is a modest, tree-lined residential enclave within Severn in Anne Arundel County, situated close to Fort Meade and BWI Airport. The neighborhood is composed primarily of single-family homes, townhouses, and quiet cul-de-sacs with a strong base of military, federal, and defense contractor families.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Georgetown
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no local bike-share program, and while neighborhood streets are calm enough for casual riding, dedicated bike lanes are scarce along main thoroughfares like Reece Road and MD-174.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Solid median household incomes exceeding $100,000 supported by defense and federal employment
- Violent crime rates well below national and regional metro averages
- High rate of owner-occupied housing fostering neighborhood stability
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for morning or afternoon walks
Cons
- Isolated incidents of opportunistic property crimes such as theft from unlocked vehicles
- Car-dependent layout with virtually no commercial amenities within walking distance
- Proximity to major commuter corridors brings occasional cut-through traffic during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the Georgetown residential area, though occasional panhandling may occur around major highway retail plazas closer to Glen Burnie or Hanover.
What Georgetown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and school buses circulating through the neighborhoods.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban activity and light local traffic on connector roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down, safe for evening strolls with standard suburban visibility.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity; remain aware of poorly lit side streets but violent risk is minimal.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is limited; Anne Arundel County Transit (CountyConnect) and select Maryland MTA commuter buses serve nearby corridors, while the closest rail option is the Odenton MARC Station about 10 minutes away by car.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the neighborhood via private driveways and unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Georgetown
- Enjoy sports fields, a playground, and open space at nearby Severn Danza Park
- Walk the forested trails and recreational facilities at Provinces Park
- Take a short drive to Arundel Mills for extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options
Local favorites
- Squisito Pizza & Pasta · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (460)Casual, family-friendly Italian counter-serve offering NY-style pizzas, subs, and classic pasta dishes.
- Severn Bagel & Deli · Bagel Shop · 4.5★ (230)Popular morning stop offering freshly baked bagels, hearty breakfast sandwiches, and deli lunches.
- Maiwand Kabob · Afghan Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Acclaimed local counter-service eatery dishing up authentic Afghan kebabs, gyros, and fresh flatbreads nearby.
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.