Is Hines Estates safe?
Perry Hall, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hines Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hines Estates
“Go. Hines Estates is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and stable residential enclave in the suburban community of Perry Hall. Visitors and residents face very little risk of violent crime, though the area is strictly residential and car-dependent.”
About the area
Hines Estates is a traditional mid-century suburban development in northeast Baltimore County characterized by detached single-family homes and quiet cul-de-sacs. The area features a high owner-occupancy rate, well-kept yards, and easy vehicle access to regional retail corridors like Belair Road.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Hines Estates
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no municipal bike-share program or dedicated bike lanes in the subdivision, though low traffic volume makes residential streets comfortable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national medians
- High homeownership rate with stable, well-maintained housing stock
- High household median income and very low poverty levels across the census tract
- Low-speed residential streets provide a quiet and calm suburban environment
Cons
- Entirely car-dependent layout with no commercial amenities within the subdivision
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle tampering
- Limited pedestrian sidewalk coverage on peripheral connector roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Hines Estates or the surrounding residential neighborhoods of Perry Hall.
What Hines Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with residents walking dogs and low school/commuter traffic moving through.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet with occasional delivery vehicles and neighborhood activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and peaceful as families return home and neighbors walk through the subdivision.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no activity; feels safe and undisturbed.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit service is operated by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), with LocalLink 54 running along nearby Belair Road into downtown Baltimore. There is no rapid transit or rail station within walking distance.
Street parking on residential roads is free, unrestricted, and easily accessible, alongside standard private driveways.
Things to do in Hines Estates
- Enjoy outdoor sports, playgrounds, and walking paths at nearby Perry Hall Park
- Visit the historic Perry Hall Mansion and surrounding county park grounds
- Shop for local produce, baked goods, and seasonal plants at Richardson's Farm & Market
Local favorites
- Richardson's Farm & Market · Farm Market · 4.6★ (1250)Longstanding local market offering fresh produce, deli fare, seasonal flowers, and specialty baked goods.
- Lib's Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1820)Popular neighborhood grill serving craft cocktails, fresh seafood, steaks, and brunch in a casual setting.
- Silver Spring Mining Company · Seafood & Grill · 4.3★ (2100)Established local restaurant known for Maryland crab cakes, burgers, and a rustic pub atmosphere.
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.