Is Hollifield safe?
Woodlawn, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Hollifield as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Hollifield
“Go with care. Hollifield is a calm, established suburban pocket within Woodlawn that is generally safe for routine visits and outdoor recreation. While residential streets are peaceful, visitors should remain attentive when traveling near neighboring commercial strips along Security Boulevard, particularly after dark.”
Baltimore County Police maintain regular patrols to combat recurring vehicle thefts and commercial retail theft along nearby Security Boulevard corridors.
About the area
Hollifield is a quiet suburban community in western Baltimore County's Woodlawn area, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and close proximity to the Patapsco River valley. It offers easy access to major regional highway corridors while retaining a traditional suburban residential atmosphere.
- Suburban
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Wooded
Walking and biking in Hollifield
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 32/100
No dockless or municipal bike-share services operate here, but nearby parklands feature shared multi-use trails suitable for mountain and hybrid bikes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Stable residential fabric with high homeownership and low interior street crime
- Immediate access to extensive scenic trails and recreation in Patapsco Valley State Park
- Convenient driving access to Interstate 695 and Interstate 70
Cons
- Proximity to high-traffic commercial strips that experience property crime and auto break-ins
- Inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure and sparse street lighting on interior residential lanes
- Car dependency with few walkable grocery stores or dining options
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is negligible along the residential streets of Hollifield, with occasional panhandling limited to major commercial intersections along Security Boulevard.
What Hollifield is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters, school transit, and residents walking dogs along quiet side streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with minimal foot traffic and light local vehicle movement.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and calm, though dim residential lighting requires baseline situational awareness.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and largely deserted; vehicle parking should be secured and late-night walking avoided.
Transit, parking and getting around
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) operates LocalLink bus routes such as the 77 and 78 along regional corridors; the nearest rail stations require a drive or connecting bus into Baltimore City.
Residential parking is abundant and free, with ample private driveways and unrestricted curbside street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Hollifield
- Hike and picnic at the Hollofield Area overlook within Patapsco Valley State Park
- Play a round of disc golf or walk the paved loops at nearby Rockdale Park
- Sample regional Maryland crab specialties at long-running local establishments
Local favorites
- Timbuktu Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (3850)Long-running regional favorite famous for jumbo lump Maryland crab cakes and steak dinners.
- Kiku Sushi · Japanese Restaurant · 4.4★ (420)Neighborhood staple serving a wide selection of sushi rolls, bento boxes, and teriyaki dishes.
- Taste of West Africa · West African Restaurant · 4.2★ (310)Casual dining spot serving rich jollof rice, egusi soup, and traditional spiced meats.
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.