Is Hampton Chase safe?
Pasadena, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hampton Chase as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hampton Chase
“Go. Hampton Chase is a peaceful, well-maintained suburban community in Pasadena with low crime rates and a family-oriented atmosphere. Visitors have little to worry about regarding personal safety, though there are few traditional tourist attractions within the neighborhood itself.”
About the area
Hampton Chase is a quiet residential enclave situated in Pasadena, Anne Arundel County, characterized by single-family homes, manicured lawns, and low traffic. The community offers suburban comfort close to the Chesapeake Bay tributaries and local parks, serving primarily as a bedroom community.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hampton Chase
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations; while internal neighborhood streets are safe for cycling, access to the B&A Trail requires navigating busier arterial roads without dedicated bike lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to state and national averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained residential infrastructure
- Strong local household incomes well above the national median with minimal poverty
- Low-stress, tranquil neighborhood environment suitable for evening strolls
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with almost no commercial destinations in walking distance
- Occasional opportunistic property theft such as unlocked vehicle rummaging
- Lack of immediate public transit infrastructure
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within this residential neighborhood.
What Hampton Chase is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and children heading to local schools.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal vehicle traffic along interior subdivision streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and safe for neighborhood walks, with well-lit driveways and family activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent with virtually no street activity, remaining safe and undisturbed.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit access is very limited; Anne Arundel County Transit provides sporadic regional service along major corridors, and the nearest rail connection is the MTA Light Rail at Cromwell Station roughly 15 minutes away by car.
Parking is abundant and free, with private driveways, garages, and unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Hampton Chase
- Enjoy waterfront trails, fishing pier, and dog park at nearby Downs Park
- Walk or picnic around the lake at Lake Waterford Park
- Experience local Maryland seafood and waterfront dining along the Magothy River corridor
Local favorites
- Two Rivers Steak & Fish House · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1850)Popular local establishment known for steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails in a rustic lodge-style setting.
- Mutiny Pirate Bar & Island Grille · Seafood & Bar · 4.5★ (1620)Lively pirate-themed eatery serving creative seafood dishes, burgers, and an extensive rum list.
- Founders Tavern & Grille · Gastropub · 4.5★ (890)Cozy tavern focusing on locally sourced American fare, regional beers, and classic hospitality.
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.